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

This bill amends Hawaii's occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology laws to expand the scopes of practice for licensed occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists employed by or contracted with the department of education. It allows these professionals to diagnose medical conditions that can be treated by their respective services when providing care to students in educational settings.

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

This bill amends Hawaii's occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology laws to expand the scopes of practice for licensed occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists employed by or contracted with the department of education. It allows these professionals to diagnose medical conditions that can be treated by their respective services when providing care to students in educational settings.