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AL HB46
Bill
Status
4/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Howard Sanderford
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AI Summary
HB46 Summary
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Continues the existence and functioning of the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy under the Alabama Sunset Law with specified statutory modifications.
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Requires all board members to be citizens of Alabama and preserves the board's composition of five members: four occupational therapy practitioners (including one assistant) and one member from another health profession or the public.
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Mandates that applicants for occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensure be United States citizens or legally present in the United States with appropriate federal documentation.
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Maintains existing licensure requirements including completion of accredited educational programs, supervised fieldwork experience (24 weeks for occupational therapists, 8 weeks for assistants), and passage of a board examination.
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Became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor on April 21, 2011.
Legislative Description
Occupational Therapy, Alabama State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued with modifications, board members required to be citizens of this state, applicants for licensure required to be United States citizens or legally present in the United States, Secs. 34-39-6, 34-39-8 am'd. (2011-20325)
Occupational Therapy, Alabama State Board of
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor on April 21, 2011 at 1:35 p.m. on April 21, 2011.
4/21/2011