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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

     

     Introduced By: Senators Gallo, and Lombardo

     Date Introduced: February 10, 2021

     Referred To: Senate Health & Human Services

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 5-40 of the General Laws entitled "Physical Therapists" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     5-40-23. Physical therapy in a school setting.

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     A physical therapist licensed under this chapter may perform physical therapy services

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without a prescription or referral, when providing physical therapy services in a school setting to a

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student in accordance with the provisions of the student's individualized education plan (IEP) or

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individualized family service plan (IFSP).

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

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     This act would authorize a licensed physical therapist to perform physical therapy services

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to a student while in school without a prescription or referral, in accordance with the student's IEP

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or IFSP.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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