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Panel urges continuation of pilot for equine-assisted therapy for first responders
Summary
Senate File 901 (as amended) would continue a pilot providing equine-assisted therapy and work-readiness supports to first responders and retired personnel; advocates reported a 98% retention or workforce-stay rate among participants and asked the committee to expand eligibility.
Senate File 901 continues a pilot program funding an equine-assisted therapy and workforce-readiness program that serves first responders. Senator David Pratt (sponsor) offered and the committee adopted an A1 amendment to conform the bill with budget rules before testimony.
Sally Mixon, founder of Abijah's on the Back (backside services), told the committee the prior appropriation…
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