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FL S0560

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Oscar Braynon

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes specific enumeration of accrediting agencies (regional/national institutional accreditors and CAPTE) from physical therapist assistant licensing requirements
  • Requires graduation from a school offering a minimum 2-year course approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States Department of Education
  • Maintains existing requirements for applicants to be at least 18 years old, of good moral character, and pass a board examination
  • Applies the same accreditation standards to foreign-educated applicants, requiring credentials deemed equivalent by an appropriate agency identified by the board
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Licensing Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistants

Last Action

Died in Health Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 941 (Ch. 2016-230)

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Health Policy10/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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