Pennsylvania SB579 regulates the practice of music therapy, establishing licensing requirements and defining the scope of practice for licensed.

Pennsylvania SB579 amends the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act to include music therapy within its scope. The bill establishes licensing requirements for professional music therapists, including education, clinical training, and certification. Licensed professional music therapists must collaborate with other healthcare providers and cannot represent themselves as treating communication disorders. The practice of music therapy is defined, and the bill outlines penalties for unlawful practice.

Pennsylvania SB579 regulates the practice of music therapy, establishing licensing requirements and defining the scope of practice for licensed.

Pennsylvania SB579 amends the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act to include music therapy within its scope. The bill establishes licensing requirements for professional music therapists, including education, clinical training, and certification. Licensed professional music therapists must collaborate with other healthcare providers and cannot represent themselves as treating communication disorders. The practice of music therapy is defined, and the bill outlines penalties for unlawful practice.