Licensees who are how old or older during the calendar year being renewed are not required to meet CE requirements unless they are FDIC?

In Oklahoma, funeral service licensees who are 65 years old or older during the calendar year in which they are renewing their license are exempt from continuing education (CE) requirements, unless they are also licensed as Funeral Directors and Embalmers (FDIC). This provision acknowledges the experience and knowledge that older professionals bring to their practice and allows them the option to forego additional educational requirements.

Being 65 years of age serves as a cut-off point due to various factors such as decreased necessity for ongoing education as one approaches retirement age, while still maintaining a level of professional standards in the field.

In contrast, younger age thresholds listed in the other options do not grant the same waiver and would still require compliance with CE requirements, particularly for those actively practicing and maintaining their licenses. This emphasizes the specific regulatory provisions in Oklahoma's funeral law aimed at balancing professional development with practical considerations for seasoned practitioners.