NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE CHAPTER 250-5 PERSONAL LICENSURE, RULE 250-5-.12 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDER APPROVAL AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SYNOPSIS TO PROPOSED CHANGES TO RULE 250-5-.12 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDER APPROVAL

Purpose/Main Feature: This rule amendment will clarify the subject areas for continuing education to be completed to maintain a license and would add the requirement that half of the required continuing education be completed in-person or via live webinar. This amendment is necessary to ensure competent practitioners that are current with the latest developments, skills, and technologies required in the field. The Board has considered multiple variations of this rule amendment and has determined this to be the most succinct wording while adhering to requirements in the statute.

• The public will have an opportunity to comment upon and provide input into the proposed rule amendment at a public hearing to be held at 10:00 a.m., October 4, 2022 in the Office of the Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division, 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217. If the Board office remains closed due to the public health emergency (COVID-19), the hearing will be held via teleconference. Please see Board’s website for information on how to join the meeting via teleconference.
• Interested parties affected by the rule may submit written comments to the Board no later than close of business on September 26, 2022. Written comments must be legible, signed, contain contact information from the maker (address, telephone number, email address), and addressed to Gabriel Sterling, Division Director, Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division, Georgia State Board of Funeral Service, 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217. Written comments may be faxed to (866) 888-9718.