Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Administrative Rules for Public Health Code – General Rules
Rule Set 2025-62 LR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
09:00 AM
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611 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on
proposed changes to the Public Health Code – General Rules rule set.
The proposed rules establish a 3-year license cycle for dietetics and nutrition and amend the license cycle for
nursing and speech language pathology from a 2-year to a 3-year license cycle. They also clarify the testing
requirement for the Occupational English Test.
By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by sections 16145,
16194, 16201, and 16221 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16145, 333.16194, 333.16201, and
333.16221, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501,
445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030.
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are
Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or email at the following email
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by email at the following addresses
until 6/3/2026 at 05:00 PM:
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing– Boards and Committees
Section, Attention: Departmental Specialist
P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the hearing
is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available. Anyone needing
assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 711- to make arrangements.