30 Miss. Code. R. 2501-9.2 - School Application for License

A. Any school making application for a license under the Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act should contact the Board through its website, www.msbmt.ms.gov or directly at directorfajmsbmt.state.ms.us for further directions.

1. The application packet fee is $25.00 and must be submitted by certified check or money order; however, there is no charge for downloading the application from the web. Corporate checks are accepted from Mississippi licensed massage therapy schools in good standing.

2. After receipt of the written request, and a $25.00 application fee, each prospective applicant will be sent a copy of the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy Regulations and a copy of the application packet.

B. The completed application must be returned to the Board along with a non-refundable application fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) payable to MSBMT (Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy).

C. A surety bond in the penal sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in favor of The Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy is required. The bond form must be completed and signed by the Insurance Company or Agency. See Attachment 'C.

D. Applicants may file in lieu of the bond, cash, a certificate of deposit or government bonds in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).

E. Schools shall maintain a professional liability insurance policy covering any aspect of the facility, personnel and/or students. The Board shall be provided a copy of such policy and notified of any changes or renewals.

F. A license shall be granted or denied within sixty (60) days after receipt of the completed application by the Board of Massage Therapy.

G. All school locations shall meet all requirements set forth in these Regulations. This shall include, but is not limited to the following:

1. Providing complete verification of all information and commitments made in the application for a license or renewal, including but not limited to the following:

a. General School Information

b. Instructional Equipment

c. Job Placement Services

d. The Student Enrollment Contract

e. Additional Information

f Annex Locations

g. Facility Information

h. Program of Study Information

i. Instructors

j. Student Grievance Procedures

k. School Ownership

l. Evaluation System

m. Disclosure of Information to Students

n. Documents Verifying Completion of a Program of Study

o. Financial Resources Information

p. Adherence to Refund Policy

q. Administrators

r. Bond Information

s. School Financial Status (Solvency) an income statement and balance sheet for the previous 2 years (as a minimum)

2. Making available all records related to the above statement upon request.

3. Meeting all applicable health and safety standards that may be required by local, state and federal agencies including, but not limited to a current local jurisdiction business permit and a current fire inspection report.

4. Agreement to notify the Board within 10 working days of changes in any of the following:

a. Ownership

b. School Name

c. Agents

d. School Director

e. Instructors

f Programs of Study

g. Facility Standards

h. Instructional Equipment

i. Loss of Financial Aid Program Eligibility

j. Financial Stability

k. Job Placement Service

l. Evaluation System

5. Agreement to maintain all premises, equipment, and facilities of the school in adequate, safe, and sanitary condition.

6. Agreement to make enrollees accessible to be interviewed for the purpose of securing information to verify compliance with the conditions of the application for a license or license renewal.

H. All school locations are subject to announced and unannounced visitation by the Board of Massage Therapy or its representatives.

I. Private business and vocational schools that have obtained national accreditation from an accrediting agency designated by the United States Department of Education may submit evidence of current accreditation in lieu of other application request.

1. The school's application submitted on evidence of national accreditation must clearly and completely identify the school's compliance with all of the Board's application requirements and the requirements of this Chapter, including payment of fees. Failure to do so may result in denial of the school's application.

2. Applications submitted on evidence of national accreditation must be approved or denied within sixty (60) days after receipt. If no action is taken within sixty (60) days, the application shall be deemed approved and a massage therapy license must be issued.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2501-9.2

Miss Code Ann.§ 73-67-15(1) (s), as amended

Amended 12/1/2014 Amended 6/30/2017 Amended 12/25/2021