IN HB1346

Establishes licensure requirements for professional art therapists through the behavioral health and human services licensing board, requiring a master's or doctoral degree in art therapy (48-60 semester hours), 700 hours of supervised internship, and 1,000-1,500 hours of postgraduate clinical experience

Creates two license categories: licensed professional art therapist (LPAT) for independent practice and licensed professional art therapist associate (LPATA) for those practicing under supervision while completing requirements

Makes art therapy services provided at community mental health centers reimbursable under Medicaid when delivered by a licensed professional art therapist

Adds two licensed professional art therapists with at least five years of experience to the behavioral health and human services licensing board, increasing total board membership from 11 to 13 members

Makes practicing as an art therapist without a license a Class A misdemeanor, effective July 1, 2014