State and Chapter Legislative News

Legislative Update

States Move Forward with Title Protection or Licensure Efforts

Michaele Barsnack, ATR-BC, Buckeye Art Therapy Association GAC Chair, and Don Cutcher, ATR-BC, member of the Governmental Affairs Committee, met with State Representative Jim McGregor who agreed to sponsor an art therapy title protection bill. BATA members are currently seeking co-sponsors and encourage all Ohio art therapists to become actively involved in this initiative. Visit http://www.buckeyearttherapy.org/ActionAlerts.html for late breaking information.

Other states, including Maryland and Kentucky, are also working on licensure initiatives; look for more information and updates in future AATA E-Newsletters.

Certification for Professional Art Therapists

The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet

This site provides art therapists in Kentucky to learn more about how the Board for Certification in KY examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Art Therapy. Visit the Board for Certification for Professional Art Therapists for more information.

Info on AATA Model Legislation

AATA Model Legislation Information (Word 36KB)

Art Therapist Title Protection Act- DRAFT (Word 76KB)

Professional Counseling Expansion and Improvement Act- DRAFT (Word 56KB)

New York State Creative Arts Therapist Licensure

New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions Creative Arts Therapy License Requirements, Application Forms, Selecting a Pathway to Licensure