Connecticut board approves prior minutes, names delegate to national chiropractic meetings and hears merger, exam updates

The Connecticut licensing board approved special meeting minutes from Dec. 22, 2025, and moved on to designate representation for upcoming national meetings.

Serena nominated Dr. Bogosian to serve as the board's delegate to the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards' annual meeting in Atlanta (Apr. 29–May 3). Dr. Bogosian accepted the nomination; Michelle Amasi seconded the motion, and the board carried the voice vote. "I'll be honored to do so," Dr. Bogosian said after the motion passed.

The board also designated representation for the related national board meeting. Dr. Farani Hargreaves moved a nomination that was seconded by Dr. Amasi; the voice vote carried. The board asked delegates to report back after the meetings.

During updates, the chair said the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards and the National Board have begun discussions about a potential merger into a single organization. A working group of representatives from both organizations and counsel has been formed to analyze details; the boards of directors of both organizations have voted to explore the possibility and are holding town halls to gather delegate and member feedback. Proposed bylaws are expected to be shared with jurisdictional licensing agencies by the end of the month and, if the boards approve, will be presented to member delegations for a vote at their May annual meetings.

Board members asked for clarification on the roles of the two organizations. Michelle Amasi asked what each group regulates; the chair explained that the Federation functions as a member federation that provides education, resources and networking to state licensing boards, while the national board develops and administers the prelicensure exams that jurisdictions require by statute for licensure.

The board also received an update on changes to the Part 4 licensing exam. The board was told that the MEC is moving the Part 4 exam to a centralized testing center in Greeley, Colorado, with the first full administration in the new format scheduled for April 10. Pilot administrations at other sites tested scoring rubrics, technology and exam flow; the new delivery model is expected to allow testing roughly 48 weeks per year instead of the current twice-yearly schedule. The chair said a final pilot exam will be held next month and regular updates will be posted on the organizations' communications channels.

The board set its next meeting for Thursday, May 14 at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned at 9:16 a.m.