California Board of Occupational Therapy: licensing: fees.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill extends the authorization for the California Board of Occupational Therapy to operate until January 1, 2031. It requires the board to hold at least three meetings per year, with one in northern and one in southern California. The bill also updates requirements for educational institutions and doctoral capstone experiences, mandating accreditation by the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Finally, it establishes a fee structure for licenses and permits, including a limit of $125 for the limited permit fee.
Key provisions
- Extends the Board of Occupational Therapy’s authorization to January 1, 2031.
- Requires the board to hold at least three meetings annually, with one in each California region.
- Mandates ACOTE accreditation for educational institutions and doctoral capstone experiences.
- Limits the limited permit fee to $125.
- Establishes a license fee structure for various documents (pocket card, certificate, etc.).
- Requires applicants and licensees to provide an electronic mail address.
- Requires the board to remind licensees and applicants to keep their electronic mail addresses current.
- Specifies that the educational program must be accredited by ACOTE.
Who is affected
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Educational Institutions (specifically those offering occupational therapy programs)
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Primary sponsor
Committee on Business and Professions
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