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SCS/SB 980 - The act revises the licensure procedures for physical therapist applicants who are licensed in another state. The act removes the requirement that the laws of the state in which the applicant is already licensed must be substantially equal to or greater than the licensure laws of Missouri.

Currently, the Board must deny licensure to any applicant who has failed any physical therapist licensing examination three or more times. This act allows the Board to waive such provisions if the applicant has passed a licensing exam, is licensed, and has practiced for two years in another state or territory.

ERIN MOTLEY