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PT Board backs bills on prior authorization, school credentials and hybrid meetings; watches animal-therapy legislation as stakeholders press for education
Summary
The Physical Therapy Board of California on June 25 voted to support bills easing prior authorization for early physical-therapy visits and creating a school-administrative credential pathway for PTs and OTs, and extended support for hybrid public meetings, while holding action on proposed rules for animal physical therapy pending additional education from proponents.
The Physical Therapy Board of California on June 25 reviewed bills for the 2025 legislative session, voted to support three measures and placed an animal-therapy measure on a watch list while requesting more education from stakeholders.
The board voted 4–0 to support AB1009, a bill that would create a pathway for physical and occupational therapists to qualify for a preliminary services credential with a specialization in administrative services for schools, provided license, basic-skills competency and three years of school-based experience. The board also voted 4–0 to support AB574, which would prohibit health plans from requiring prior authorization for the first 12 physical-therapy visits for a new episode of care. The board additionally voted 4–0 to support SB470,…
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