Licensure Examination and Passing Score; Laws and Rules Examination; Additional Requirements After Third Failure (Ch. 64B17-3; Board of Dentistry)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B17-3.002
Florida Administrative Code
Rule: 64B17-3.002
Rule Title: Licensure Examination and Passing Score; Laws and Rules Examination; Additional Requirements After Third Failure
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division:
Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Chapter:
LICENSURE OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
Effective Date:
8/14/2025
History Notes:
Rulemaking Authority 456.017 , 486.025 , 486.051 , 486.081 , 486.104 FS. Law Implemented 456.017 , 456.0635 , 486.031 , 486.051 , 486.102 , 486.104 FS. History–New 8-6-84, Formerly 21M-7.22, Amended 3-16-88, 6-20-89, Formerly 21M-7.022, Amended 6-6-90, 6-3-92, 3-24-93, Formerly 21MM-3.002, 61F11-3.002, Amended 12-22-94, Formerly 59Y-3.002, Amended 2-14-02, 4-23-02, 12-5-04, 4-9-06, 1-7-07, 6-27-07, 5-21-09, 8-10-09, 6-29-10, 2-14-17, 2-24-21, 8-14-25, Technical Change 2-25-26.
References in this version:
Ref-18416 DH-MQA 1143 Re-Examination Application for Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section
Description
Publish
Date
Correction
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination and Passing Score; Laws and Rules Examination; Additional Requirements After Third Failure
2/25/2026
Vol. 52/38
Variances
64B17-3.002
of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on April 10, 2025, by Paul Underwood. Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance from Rules 64B17-3.002(1), F.A.C., regarding licensure ....
12/10/2025
Vol. 51/238
Final
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination and Passing Score; Laws and Rules Examination; Additional Requirements After Third Failure
Effective:
08/14/2025
Variances
64B17-3.002
variance submitted by Susan Taylor. Petitioner is seeking a variance of Rule 64B17-3.002(1), F.A.C., which states, an applicant for licensure by examination who has previously taken the NPTE examination must have obtained ....
8/12/2025
Vol. 51/156
Proposed
64B17-3.001
......
The Board proposes an amendment to update and clarify the rules and applications for licensure and examinations to conform with the new and amended statutes.
6/19/2025
Vol. 51/119
Development
64B17-3.001
......
The Board proposes an amendment to conduct a comprehensive review and to determine if there are any needed updates to the rule language and applications.
5/28/2025
Vol. 51/103
Variances
64B17-3.002
variance submitted by Paul Underwood. Petitioner is seeking a permanent variance of Rule 64B17-3.002(1), F.A.C., which states, an applicant for licensure by examination who has previously taken the NPTE examination must ....
4/15/2025
Vol. 51/73
Final
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination and Passing Score; Laws and Rules Examination; Additional Requirements After Third Failure
Effective:
02/24/2021
Change
64B17-3.001
......
Licensure, Licensure Examination and Passing Score; Laws and Rules Examination; Additional Requirements After Third Failure
1/5/2021
Vol. 47/02
Change
64B17-3.001
......
Licensure, Licensure Examination and Passing Score; Laws and Rules Examination; Additional Requirements After Third Failure
12/29/2020
Vol. 46/251
Proposed
64B17-3.001
......
The amendment to 64B17-3.001 assists physical therapist and physical therapist assistant applicants by updating the application to be consistent with statutes and rules. The amendment to 64B17-3.002 incorporates the revised ....
10/1/2020
Vol. 46/192
Development
64B17-3.002
The Board proposes a rule amendment that assists physical therapist and physical therapist assistant applicants by updating the re-take application with simplified history questions.
7/30/2020
Vol. 46/148
Final
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination and Passing Score; Laws and Rules Examination; Additional Requirements After Third Failure
Effective:
02/14/2017
Proposed
64B17-3.001
......
The purpose and effect of the rule changes proposed to rule 64B17-3.001 is to clarify and simplify the requirements for licensure for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and to delete redundant language; ....
12/8/2016
Vol. 42/237
Withdrawal
64B17-3.001
......
Licensure as a Physical Therapist by Examination, Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Laws and Rules Examination, Examination Security and Sanctions ....
11/9/2016
Vol. 42/219
Change
64B17-3.001
......
Licensure as a Physical Therapist by Examination, Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Laws and Rules Examination
8/19/2016
Vol. 42/162
Change
64B17-3.001
......
Licensure as a Physical Therapist by Examination, Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Laws and Rules Examination, Examination Security and Sanctions ....
6/22/2016
Vol. 42/121
Proposed
64B17-3.001
......
The Board proposes the rule amendment to rule 64B17-3.001 to modify the rule title to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the procedures for licensure and to renumber the rule accordingly; the ....
4/6/2016
Vol. 42/67
Development
64B17-3.001
......
The Board proposes the rule amendment to rule 64B17-3.001 to modify the rule title to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the procedures for licensure and to renumber the rule accordingly; the ....
3/21/2016
Vol. 42/55
Variances
64B17-3.002
......
a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed by Ma.Theresa Mendoza, which requires a foreign educated applicant attempting to demonstrate minimum qualifications to submit a certified copy of the credentialing ....
1/24/2014
Vol. 40/16
Final
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Laws and Rules Examination
Effective:
06/29/2010
Correction
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Laws and Rules Examination
6/18/2010
Vol. 36/24
Proposed
64B17-3.002
To move the special testing accommodations questions to another part of the application.
3/26/2010
Vol. 36/12
Development
64B17-3.002
To change the name of the Jurisprudence Exam, place a time limit on valid scores, and change the application.
1/22/2010
Vol. 36/03
Development
64B17-3.001
......
To update the application for licensure, to delete outdated provisions and to make the rule consistent with the statutory requirements; to move the special testing accommodations questions to another part of the application; ....
10/16/2009
Vol. 35/41
Final
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Laws and Rules Examination
Effective:
08/10/2009
Proposed
64B17-3.002
The Board proposes the rule amendment for incorporation of revised form.
6/12/2009
Vol. 35/23
Final
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Florida Jurisprudence Examination
Effective:
05/21/2009
Change
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Florida Jurisprudence Examination
4/3/2009
Vol. 35/13
Development
64B17-3.001
......
The Board proposes the rule amendments for incorporation of new forms.
3/27/2009
Vol. 35/12
Variances
64B17-3.002
Joanne Bury, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 64B17-3.002(1), F.A.C., which requires that an applicant for licensure by examination must have obtained a passing score on the NPTE examination with the five (5) years ....
1/23/2009
Vol. 35/03
Proposed
64B17-3.001
......
The Board proposes the rule amendments for incorporation of forms.
1/16/2009
Vol. 35/02
Development
64B17-3.001
......
The Board proposes the rule amendments for incorporation of forms.
9/26/2008
Vol. 34/39
Final
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Florida Jurisprudence Examination
Effective:
06/27/2007
Proposed
64B17-3.002
The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the time limit for obtaining a passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination for an applicant for licensure by examination.
5/4/2007
Vol. 33/18
Development
64B17-3.002
The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the time limit for obtaining a passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination for an applicant for licensure by examination.
4/13/2007
Vol. 33/15
Final
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Florida Jurisprudence Examination
Effective:
01/07/2007
Change
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Florida Jurisprudence Examination
11/22/2006
Vol. 32/47
Proposed
64B17-3.002
The Board proposes the rule amendment to change the
score required for passing the National Physical Therapy Examination.
5/5/2006
Vol. 32/18
Variances
64B17-3.002
Andrea Kalkman, seeking a waiver of the requirements of subsection 64B17-3.002(4), Florida Administrative Code. The Petitioner seeks a waiver of the requirement to retake the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical ....
4/14/2006
Vol. 32/15
Development
64B17-3.002
The Board proposes the rule amendment to change the score required for passing the National Physical Therapy Examination.
4/7/2006
Vol. 32/14
Final
64B17-3.002
Licensure Examination Subjects and Passing Score; Additional Requirements After Third Failure; Florida Jurisprudence Examination
Effective:
04/09/2006