Iowa Admin. Code r. 282-16.5 - School occupational therapist
The holder of this SPR can serve as a school occupational therapist to pupils from birth to age 21 who have physical impairments.
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A person who holds a degree or equivalent baccalaureate in physical therapy and a valid license to practice physical therapy in Iowa as granted by the professional licensure division, department of public health, may be issued a statement of professional recognition (SPR) by the board of educational examiners.
(1) Authorization. The holder of this authorization can serve as a school physical therapist to pupils from birth to age 21 who have physical impairments (and to a maximum allowable age in accordance with Iowa Code section 256B.8) . The legalization for this support service personnel is through a statement of professional recognition (SPR) and not through teacher licensure.
(2) Requirements.
a. The special education director (or designee) of the area education agency must submit a letter to the board of educational examiners to request that the authorization be issued.
b. An applicant must also submit the following documents:
(1)A copy of a temporary or regular license from the professional licensure division, department of public health.
(2)An official transcript.
(3) Vahdity. The SPR shall be valid for five years.
(4) Temporary authorization. A temporary SPR will be issued for one school year if the class of license from the professional licensure division is temporary. A regular SPR will be issued with verification of a regular license and of at least a bachelor's degree in physical therapy.