H6127

	2019 -- H 6127
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	STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
	IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
	JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019
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	A N A C T
	RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

	Introduced By: Representatives Maldonado, Casimiro, Alzate, Slater, and Diaz
	Date Introduced: May 20, 2019
	Referred To: House Health, Education & Welfare
	It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
1	SECTION 1. Chapter 5-40 of the General Laws entitled "Physical Therapists" is hereby
2	amended by adding thereto the following section:
3	5-40-23. Physical therapy in a school setting.
4	A physical therapist licensed under this chapter may perform physical therapy services
5	without a prescription or referral, when providing physical therapy services in a school setting to
6	a student in accordance with the provisions of the student's individualized education plan (IEP) or
7	individualized family service plan (IFSP).
8	SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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	EXPLANATION
	BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
	OF
	A N A C T
	RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
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1	This act would authorize a licensed physical therapist to perform physical therapy
2	services to a student while in school without a prescription or referral, in accordance with the
3	student's IEP or IFSP.
4	This act would take effect upon passage.
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