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FL S0560
Bill
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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