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

This bill amends Hawaii's occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology laws to expand the scopes of practice for licensed professionals employed by or contracted with the Department of Education. It allows these professionals to diagnose medical conditions treatable by their respective therapies and provide related services to students without needing a physician's prescription. This change aims to streamline service delivery, enhance students' development, and improve the Department of Education's ability to be reimbursed for these services.

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

This bill amends Hawaii's occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology laws to expand the scopes of practice for licensed professionals employed by or contracted with the Department of Education. It allows these professionals to diagnose medical conditions treatable by their respective therapies and provide related services to students without needing a physician's prescription. This change aims to streamline service delivery, enhance students' development, and improve the Department of Education's ability to be reimbursed for these services.