Current through Public Act 103-1052
Section 225 ILCS 80/14 - [Section scheduled to be repealed effective 1/1/2027]A person shall be qualified for initial licensure as an optometrist if that person has applied in writing in form and substance satisfactory to the Department and who:
(2) has graduated, after January 1, 1994, from a program of optometry education approved by the Department or has graduated, prior to January 1, 1994, and has met substantially equivalent criteria established by the Department;(4) has met all examination requirements including the passage of a nationally recognized examination authorized by the Department. Each applicant shall be tested on theoretical knowledge and clinical practice skills.Amended by P.A. 099-0909,§ 20, eff. 1/1/2017.Amended by P.A. 094-0787, § 10, eff. 5/19/2006.P.A. 89-387, eff. 8-20-95.