§ 17-53-204 - Powers and duties.
17-53-204. Powers and duties.
The Arkansas Board of Health Education shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Establish an examination requirement if deemed necessary;
(2) Certify and renew the certification of qualified applicants;
(3) Establish certification reciprocity agreements with other states;
(4) Establish and collect fees relating to examination, certification, provisional certification, certification renewal, and other reasonable services as defined by the board;
(5) Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this chapter;
(6) Compile an annual report to be filed with the Governor and the Legislative Council by September 1 of each year;
(7) Define unprofessional conduct by publishing standards of professional responsibility for health educators and publish such standards for practice within twelve (12) months after the first board meeting;
(8) Conduct disciplinary proceedings as provided for in this chapter; and
(9) Establish continuing education requirements consistent with those of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. as a means to maintain professional competency.