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ID H0007
Bill
Status
2/13/2017
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Revises the definition of "massage therapy school" to require curriculum standards be reviewed by the Idaho state board of massage therapy and approved pursuant to rule.
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Adds new authority to the Idaho state board of massage therapy to review and approve curricula of massage therapy educational programs seeking registration with the state board of education.
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Establishes entry-level educational standards for massage therapy programs that must remain consistent with curriculum requirements in statute or board rules.
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Changes terminology in licensure requirements from "massage educational program" to "massage therapy educational program" for consistency.
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Declares the act an emergency measure effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise definitions; to provide that the State Board of Massage Therapy has the authority to review and approve certain educational curricula; and to revise terminology.
MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Last Action
Returned from Senate Failed; Filed in the office of the Chief Clerk
3/14/2017