New York State Education Department State Board for Optometry Minutes and Meeting Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of meeting minutes of the State Board for Optometry. Minutes discuss such issues as examination dates and procedures, cases being investigated by the board against practicing optometrists, petitions to take the licensing examination or to obtain a license in optometry, relationship of the New York State Board for Optometry to the national board, pertinent issues and legislation affecting the field, and reports of committees of the board.
Title
Minutes and meeting files
Quantity
2 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
20175_12A
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by meeting date.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of meeting minutes of the State Board for Optometry (codified in Education Law, Title 8, Art. 143). Minutes discuss such issues as examination dates and procedures, cases being investigated by the board against practicing optometrists, petitions to take the licensing examination or to obtain a license in optometry, relationship of the New York State Board for Optometry to the national board, pertinent issues and legislation affecting the field, and reports of committees of the board. Some meetings may also contain documentation such as copies of laws, articles, and professional guidelines.

Access Restrictions

Disciplinary cases are restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.

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