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The California Acupuncture Board has released official materials for its upcoming board meeting scheduled for March 26, 2026. These materials provide insight into regulatory updates, education standards, and board operations.
Content
Full meeting materials can be accessed here:
https://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/about_us/materials/20260326_materials.pdf
Meeting Details
Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or until completion
Location:
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1150 & B
First Floor Hearing Room
Sacramento, CA 95815
Remote access is available via webcast. The meeting will proceed even if technical issues occur with the webcast.
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Areas of Discussion (Agenda Items)
Based on the official notice and agenda, the following items are scheduled for discussion:
- Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum
- President’s Remarks (Chen)
- Review and Possible Action on Board Meeting Minutes for November 6, 2025 (Chen)
- Update from the Department of Consumer Affairs
- Professional Association Updates
- (A) Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
- (B) Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
- (C) California Acupuncture Coalition
- (D) CSOMA
- Discussion and Possible Action on Acupuncture Education Requirements
- (A) Doctorate Degree
- (B) Prerequisites / Science Requirements
- (C) Clinical Education Requirements (clinical internship / externship)
- (D) Accreditation Requirements – Letter of Intent
- Discussion and Possible Action on Updating Consumer’s Guide to Acupuncture Brochure (Osorio)
- Executive Management Report
- (A) Budget Update
- (B) Licensing Report Q2 2025–26
- (C) Enforcement Report Q2 2025–26
- (D) Business Modernization Update
- Legislative Report and Possible Action on Bills of Interest to the Board (Brothers)
- (A) AB 1558 (Arambula) – Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act
- (B) AB 1775 (Ward) – Veterans
- (C) AB 1949 (Lee) – Medi-Cal Acupuncture Treatments
- (D) AB 2140 (Johnson) – Healing Arts: Reports: Claims Against Licensees
- (E) AB 2668 (Fong) – Acupuncture: Department of Consumer Affairs
- (F) SB 944 (Weiner) – Medi-Cal Acupuncture
- (G) SB 1159 (Cabaldon) – Artificial Intelligence: Transparency and Governance
- (H) SB 1248 (Cabaldon) – State Agencies: Automated Decision Systems
- (I) SB 1391 (Wahab) – Department of Consumer Affairs: Retired Category Licenses
- Regulatory Report (Brothers)
- (A) Disciplinary Guidelines; Uniform Standards for Substance-Abusing Licensees; Probation Disclosure (Title 16 CCR Section 1399.469)
- (B) Align Curriculum Standards and Approval Regulations with Statute (Title 16 CCR Sections 1399.425, 1399.427, 1399.434, 1399.435, 1399.437, 1399.439)
- (C) Application for Retired Status; Restoration (Title 16 CCR Sections 1399.419.3 and 1399.460)
- (D) Standards of Practice for Telehealth Services (Title 16 CCR Section 1399.452.1)
- (E) Hand Hygiene Requirements (Title 16 CCR Section 1399.451)
- Discussion and Possible Adoption of Standards of Practice for Telehealth Services Rulemaking
(Title 16 CCR Section 1399.452.1, including consideration of comments received during the 15-day comment period for modified text) (Brothers) - Future Agenda Items
- Public Comments for Items Not on the Agenda
- Closed Session
- Evaluation of Executive Officer Performance (Government Code Section 11126(a))
- Adjournment
Related Resources
California Acupuncture Board Website:
https://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/
How to Join the Meeting
Participants may join the meeting remotely using the following details:
Webinar Number: 249 737 110 14
Webinar Password: CUP326
If joining by phone:
+1-415-655-0001 (US Toll)
Access Code: 249 737 110 14
Pass Code: 2287326
Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition or treatment.
