What's Being Discussed

Welcoming a new board member: Dr. Robert Klein will be officially welcomed to the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic.
License applications: The board will review applications from two individuals seeking chiropractic licenses in Hawaii.
New law implementation: The board will discuss how to carry out Act 090, a new state law taking effect July 1, 2028, that allows chiropractic students in accredited programs to perform hands-on clinical training as part of their degree requirements.
Rule updates: The board will review proposed changes to Hawaii's administrative rules for chiropractors, covering education requirements, continuing education, license reactivation, and a new Chiropractic Information Network.
Chiropractic education reform: The board will consider a resolution from the Student International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations (SIFCO) calling for changes to how chiropractic education is accredited and how licensing exams are structured.
Continuing education courses: Several new and re-registered continuing education courses will be formally approved.

Decisions Expected

Approval or denial of chiropractic license applications for two individuals
Ratification of six recently issued chiropractic licenses
Approval of continuing education courses for the 2026–2027 cycle
Approval of meeting minutes from June 17, 2026

Who Should Pay Attention

Licensed chiropractors in Hawaii, especially regarding rule changes and continuing education requirements
Chiropractic students who may be affected by the new clinical training law and education reform discussions
Continuing education providers seeking course approvals
Anyone applying for a chiropractic license in Hawaii