California Massage Therapy Council: oversight, certification, disciplinary actions, and local regulation.

The bill amends the Business and Professions Code to establish the California Massage Therapy Council, which will oversee the certification of massage professionals and the approval of massage education programs. The council is tasked with ensuring that schools meet specific criteria, including curriculum, facility requirements, and student-teacher ratios. It can charge fees for inspections and approvals, and it must provide public notice and comment periods for policy changes.

California Massage Therapy Council: oversight, certification, disciplinary actions, and local regulation.

The bill amends the Business and Professions Code to establish the California Massage Therapy Council, which will oversee the certification of massage professionals and the approval of massage education programs. The council is tasked with ensuring that schools meet specific criteria, including curriculum, facility requirements, and student-teacher ratios. It can charge fees for inspections and approvals, and it must provide public notice and comment periods for policy changes.