HCS SCS SB 980 -- PHYSICAL THERAPY

CO-SPONSORS:  Singleton, Schneider (Hunter)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Professional Registration and Licensing by a vote of 14 to 0.

This substitute permits persons holding licenses to practice
physical therapy in other states to be issued a license to
practice in this state, upon application to the State Board of
Registration for the Healing Arts.  Applicants who are graduates
of programs not approved by the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education must provide evidence that their
degree program is the equivalent of the commission's program, and
they must meet the English language proficiency requirements
established by rule.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the substitute allows persons
who have failed the licensing exam at least three times an
opportunity to come back to Missouri and practice their
profession.

Testifying for the bill was Senator Singleton.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Bob Dominique, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:04 am