AR SB271

Amends Arkansas Code § 17-88-302(3) to replace references to "American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association" with "Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy" for occupational therapist program accreditation.

Updates occupational therapy assistant program approval language to reference "Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy" instead of "American Occupational Therapy Association" in Arkansas Code § 17-88-302(3)(C).

Modifies Arkansas Code § 17-88-305(c) to change reciprocity requirements so that occupational therapists and assistants must be certified by the "Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy" instead of the "American Occupational Therapy Association."

Maintains existing requirements that occupational therapy professionals must have five years of continuous practice and meet other conditions to qualify for licensure reciprocity in Arkansas.