In
the 2003 legislative session the licensing renewal period was changed to lighten
the load in the Board office during the license renewal period. Half of the
licensees renew each year. Licensees with birthdays between July1 and December 31,
renew during even numbered years. Licensees with birthdays between January 1
and June 31, renew during odd numbered years.
New licensees renew on the first May 31st after they are licensed, then begin the two year cycles.
(More about continuing education [c.e.])
Application for Renewal (MSWord document)
An inactive license status was created for Kansas during the 2003 legislative session. It is hoped that this status will be a convenience for licensed optometrists who wish to retire from practice but remain active professionally. It will also be a convenience for those who practice in another state but wish to remain licensed in Kansas, those who are taking a sabbatical from practice, or those on extended maternity leave. Requirements for inactive license status differ only from active status in the area of continuing education. It will not be necessary to submit proof of continuing education at renewal. When an inactive licensee seeks to change status to active, it will be necessary at that time to submit evidence of 24 hours per year of continuing education for the years of inactive status.
Questions about license renewal may be directed to:
Kansas State Board of Examiners in Optometry
Penny Keelan Bowie, Executive Officer
3109 W 6th Street, Suite B
Lawrence, KS 66049
785-832-9986
OR
kssbeo@ksmail.state.ks.us