Expands the scope of practice for occupational, physical, and speech therapists in Hawaii schools.

Hawaii HB1070 amends the state's occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology laws to allow licensed therapists employed by or contracted with the Department of Education to diagnose and treat students with medical conditions without requiring a physician's diagnosis. This change aims to streamline service delivery, enhance therapeutic resources for students, and improve reimbursement for these services. The bill also updates the definitions and practices for occupational, physical, and speech therapists to reflect their expanded roles in educational settings.

Expands the scope of practice for occupational, physical, and speech therapists in Hawaii schools.

Hawaii HB1070 amends the state's occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology laws to allow licensed therapists employed by or contracted with the Department of Education to diagnose and treat students with medical conditions without requiring a physician's diagnosis. This change aims to streamline service delivery, enhance therapeutic resources for students, and improve reimbursement for these services. The bill also updates the definitions and practices for occupational, physical, and speech therapists to reflect their expanded roles in educational settings.