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IN HCR0006
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Prefiled
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Sheila Klinker
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AI Summary
- Urges the developmental disabilities commission to study adding music therapy to services in special education, First Steps programs, and Medicaid waivers
- Applies to areas where the federal government recognizes music therapy as a valid service
- Defines music therapy as clinical, evidence-based music interventions delivered by board-certified music therapists to accomplish individualized therapeutic goals
- Identifies music therapy benefits for patients across all ages with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, substance abuse problems, brain injuries, physical disabilities, and acute or chronic pain
- Notes music therapy improves patient quality of life, alleviates stress, and works across multiple developmental domains
Legislative Description
Urging the developmental disabilities commission to study music therapy.
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation
1/10/2011
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