Illinois Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a optometrist misses CE requirements in Illinois, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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A licensee whose license is not renewed may not practice optometry. Restoration requires a $50 fee plus payment of all lapsed renewal fees (Illinois Optometric Practice Act sunset report, July 2025). (Specific CE audit-selection and record-retention rules not yet located in official sources.)Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: State of Illinois Governor's Office of Management and Budget – Optometric Practice Act sunset report

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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