Ch.
Phar 4
sets forth the board's procedures for administering, scoring, handling claims of examination error and responding to requests to retake the examination.
Plain language analysis
SECTION 1. In this proposed rule-making order, the board proposes to repeal s.
Phar 4.02 (2)
, which relates to the practical examination required for licensure of pharmacists. Under the current rule, the board administers a practical examination to determine an applicant's competence in compounding and dispensing medications, which includes consultation of patients. The board has determined that this examination is no longer needed because the competencies tested in the examination are also tested in two other national examinations that applicants are required to take in order to obtain a license in Wisconsin.
Comparison with federal regulations
Federal Medicaid law requires a patient consultation on new prescriptions.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states
Iowa:
Iowa does not have a separate patient consultation examination requirement.
Illinois:
Illinois does not have a separate patient consultation examination requirement.
Michigan:
Michigan does not have a separate patient consultation examination requirement.
Minnesota:
Minnesota does not have a separate patient consultation examination requirement.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies
It was the board's custom over time to review examination performance at each full board meeting for the examination that occurred the day before its meetings. As a result of apparent trends that emerged from these post-examination reviews, the board undertook an analysis of aggregate examination pass rates as it discussed the ongoing need for a practical consultation examination and found rates to be significantly higher for graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Madison than for other pharmacy schools. The board also reviewed experience in other states and found that Wisconsin is one of only four states in the nation that continues to require a practical consultation examination. One of the implications suggested by the board as a result of its review is that the examination creates a barrier to licensure in Wisconsin, and that the benefits of the examination do not justify its costs.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business
It is anticipated that elimination of the examination will have a positive impact on small business by yielding an enlarged pool of licensed pharmacists available for hire.
Section
227.137
, Stats., requires an "agency" to prepare an economic impact report before submitting the proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council. The Department of Regulation and Licensing is not included as an "agency" in this section.
Small Business Impact
These proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1)
, Stats.
Fiscal Estimate
The department finds that this rule has no significant fiscal effect on the private sector.
Agency Contact Person
Pamela Haack, Paralegal, Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Legal Counsel, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 152, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-266-0495; email at
pamela.haack@wisconsin.gov
.
Text of Proposed Rule
SECTION 1. Phar 4.02 (2) is repealed.
Notice of Hearing
Public Instruction
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That pursuant to ss.
115.43 (2) (c)
and
227.11 (2) (a)
, Stats., the Department of Public Instruction will hold a public hearing to consider proposed permanent rules amending Chapter
PI 22
, relating to precollege scholarships.
Hearing Information
March 30, 2009
Madison
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
GEF 3 Building
125 South Webster St.
Room 041
The hearing site is fully accessible to people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to access the meeting, please contact Kevin Ingram, Director, Educational Opportunity Programs and Urban Education, at
kevin.ingram@dpi.wi.gov
, (414) 227-4413, or leave a message with the Teletypewriter (TTY) at (608) 267-2427 at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Reasonable accommodation includes materials prepared in an alternative format, as provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Copies of Proposed Rule
Lori Slauson
Administrative Rules and Federal Grants Coordinator
Department of Public Instruction
125 South Webster Street
P.O. Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707
Submission of Written Comments
Written comments on the proposed rules received by Ms. Slauson at the above mail or email address no later than April 6, 2009, will be given the same consideration as testimony presented at the hearing.
Analysis Prepared by Department of Public Instruction
Statute interpreted
Statutory authority
Explanation of agency authority
Section
115.43 (2) (c)
, Stats., gives the department the authority, in consultation with postsecondary educational institutions, to promulgate rules establishing criteria for the review and approval of applications for scholarships under the precollege scholarship program.
Related statute or rule
N/A.
Plain language analysis
2007 Wisconsin Act 20
, the biennial budget bill, modified the Minority Group Pupil Precollege Scholarship Program under ss.
115.28 (23)
and
115.43
, Stats., to change the eligibility criteria from being a minority pupil to being an economically disadvantaged pupil.
The corresponding rules under ch.
PI 22
, Wis. Adm. Code, are being modified to reflect the statutory language and current administration of the program. In addition, the proposed rules clarify:
•
That precollege scholarships are
awarded
to economically disadvantaged pupils but
paid
to the postsecondary educational institution providing the precollege program in which the pupil is enrolled.
•
That the precollege program provided by the postsecondary educational institution must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible under the program.
•
That pupils do not have to apply to the department for a precollege scholarship, but must apply to a postsecondary educational institution offering a precollege program.
•
That pupils may receive three scholarship awards per year and are no longer limited to receiving only one scholarship per semester or summer.
Comparison with federal regulations
N/A
Comparison with rules in adjacent states
Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota do not have rules relating to scholarships for economically disadvantaged children to attend precollege programs at postsecondary educational institutions.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies
In addition to the modifications made as a result of
2007 Wisconsin Act 20
, modifications are made to clarify current practice and statutory intent. For instance, s.
115.43 (2) (b)
, Stats., requires that precollege scholarships be made on a competitive basis. It is unclear if it is the pupils or the postsecondary educational institutions that must compete. The current rules are also unclear. The rule modifications clarify that it is the postsecondary educational institutions that must meet certain requirements and thus "compete" for scholarship pupils to attend its institution and receive payment for those pupils.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business
N/A
Anticipated costs incurred by private sector
N/A
Small Business Impact
The proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1) (a)
, Stats.
Fiscal Estimate
Under s.
20.255 (3) (fz)
, Stats., precollege scholarships are awarded to eligible pupils that attend postsecondary educational institutions offering precollege programs designed to improve pupils' academic skills necessary for success in college and technical college studies.
The rule modifies criteria and procedures for awarding scholarships under this program. The rules will have no fiscal effect on local governments or small businesses as defined in s.
227.114 (1) (a)
, Stats.
The costs associated with administering this grant program will be absorbed by the department.
Agency Contact Person
Kevin Ingram, Director
Educational Opportunity Programs and Urban Education
Phone: (414) 227-4413
