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ID H0007

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2017

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Establishes entry-level educational standards for massage therapy programs that must remain consistent with curriculum requirements in statute or board rules.

  • Changes terminology in licensure requirements from "massage educational program" to "massage therapy educational program" for consistency.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/14/2017
Health and Welfare1/17/2017

Full Bill Text

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