This bill establishes licensure for clinical art therapists in Minnesota and modifies the composition of the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy to include 18 members, specifically adding five licensed clinical art therapists. The board is tasked with adopting rules for the new licensure, issuing licenses, and ensuring compliance with clinical art therapy regulations. The bill outlines the requirements for licensure, which include educational qualifications, supervised experience, and passing a certification examination. It also introduces definitions related to clinical art therapy, delineates the scope of practice, and prohibits unlicensed practice while establishing protected titles for licensed professionals.

Additionally, the legislation mandates that licensed clinical art therapists complete 40 hours of board-approved continuing education every two years, with specific requirements for ethical studies and cultural responsiveness. It details the process for license renewal, including application submission timelines and late fees, and specifies conditions for license suspension or revocation. The bill requires applicants to complete 4,000 hours of supervised work in clinical art therapy and defines the qualifications for supervisors. It also includes provisions for maintaining current information with the board and establishes fees associated with licensure and renewal, along with an appropriation for the implementation of these new regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 148B.51, 245I.04