State Recognition for North Dakota
Recognized? Yes – Licensure
Recognition Status: On April 26, 2011, Gov. Dalrymple signed into law SB 2271, which created the first-ever music therapy license through the new Board of Integrative Health. Applications are now available at: http://www.ndbihc.org/application-mt/
Active Task Force? Yes
Year Started: 2008
Task Force Status: After exploring best recognition options, registry bill introduced in House (01/11), then changed to a license under new Board of Integrative Health (03/11). Legislation signed into law (04/11). AMTA, CBMT, and state music therapists were involved in two-year process to develop new Board and create regulations.
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Task Force Members: Emily Wangen
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Regional Association: www.mw-amta.com
State Legislative Activity:
Below you will find a link to an online report with information about state-level bills that include the keyword “music therapy.” There may or may not be a bill for your state. Some bills may have a direct impact on the profession (e.g. music therapy licensure legislation) while others may not (e.g. music therapy is included in a pre-existing list of healthcare providers).
Information is provided by Fiscal Note, a subscription service that allows CBMT to follow state and federal legislative and regulatory developments. This resource is provided for informational purposes to help you stay informed on legislative and policy issues impacting music therapy practice. Please contact your task force chair with questions and before taking any action.