A. The secretary shall adopt and promulgate rules relating to the following:
(1) the establishment and administration of a voluntary program for credentialing doulas, including the development of criteria for:
(a) education;
(b) training;
(c) experience; and
(d) other qualifications that the secretary deems appropriate in accordance with the provisions of the Doula Credentialing and Access Act;
(2) procedures for the receipt and review of and action upon applications for initial credentialing;
(3) standards for continuing education, professional development, mentorship activities and other requirements that the secretary deems appropriate for recertification;
(4) the creation of a workforce development plan, including practices for promoting equitable access to doula credentialing for members of underserved communities;
(5) procedures for disciplinary action relating to applicants or credentialed doulas, including guidelines for:
(a) reprimands;
(b) probation;
(c) denial, suspension or revocation of credentialing or recredentialing; and
(d) an appeal process;
(6) the development and operation of a publicly accessible online directory for identifying credentialed doulas; and
(7) other matters that the secretary deems appropriate to carry out the provisions of the Doula Credentialing and Access Act.
B. The secretary may:
(1) collect credentialing fees; and
(2) apply any fees collected pursuant to the Doula Credentialing and Access Act to cover the costs of administering a voluntary program for credentialing doulas pursuant to that act.