Provides for the licensing of professional and clinical music therapists in New York.

This bill amends the education law to establish licensing for professional and clinical music therapists. It defines the practice of licensed professional music therapy and licensed clinical music therapy, including the use of music interventions for mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral disorders. It sets requirements for licensure, including education, supervised clinical experience, and passing a national board certification examination. It also establishes a state board for music therapy and outlines continuing competency requirements for maintaining licensure.

Provides for the licensing of professional and clinical music therapists in New York.

This bill amends the education law to establish licensing for professional and clinical music therapists. It defines the practice of licensed professional music therapy and licensed clinical music therapy, including the use of music interventions for mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral disorders. It sets requirements for licensure, including education, supervised clinical experience, and passing a national board certification examination. It also establishes a state board for music therapy and outlines continuing competency requirements for maintaining licensure.