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October 15, 2025 4 p.m.
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Public Meeting Notice
Public Meeting Notice Board of Registration in Optometry meeting — October 20, 2025
Overview
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Agenda
Administrative Items:
- Roll Call
Board Business:
- Review October 20, 2025 general session meeting agenda – VOTE
- Review August 20, 2025 general session minutes – VOTE
- Executive director report
- Mandatory prescriber training requirement
- ARBO Board of Directors meeting
- Board counsel report – update on staffing
- Board meeting dates 2026 – VOTE
- Board elections – VOTE
- Board chair
- Board secretary
Discussion:
- Massachusetts Society of Optometrists – expanded scope of practice course for continuing education – VOTE
Executive Session:
The Board will meet in Executive Session as authorized pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) for the purpose of discussing the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. Specifically, evaluate the Good Moral Character as required for registration for a pending applicant.