In my previous post – Parents as Advocates– I mentioned that, within a growing number of states, there is an advocacy push for state licensure of music therapy. There have been a number of media stories released about these efforts and I thought it would be worthwhile to compile a reference list; I have also included links to the actual Bills when available. This is a working list and will be updated as articles appear. Please leave a comment if you come across one I have missed!
Colorado
Music Therapy: A Field That’s Climbing the Scales (The Stony Brook Independent; December 14, 2011)
Music Therapy Practice Act
They’ve Got Rhythm; They Want Licensing (Aurora Sentinel; January 18,2012)
Georgia
Government Relations Latest Developments (Music Therapy Association of Georgia)
Music Therapist Licensure Bill Passes Senate (The Weekly; March 5, 2012)
Music Therapist Licensure Bill Passes Senate (SenatePress.net; March 5, 2012)
Minnesota
State Licensure Recognition (Music Therapy Association of Minnesota, Feb 2012)
Nevada
Music Therapist Licensure (Nevada Dept. of Health & Human Services)
Drumming Up Music Therapy NV Licensure Bill SB-190 (YouTube; March 12, 2011)
Senate Bill No. 190 – Senator Denis (2011)
Celebrating Music Therapy Licensures in 2011 (AMTA on YouTube; Nov 2011)
New York
Music Therapy: A Field That’s Climbing the Scales (The Stony Brook Independent; December 14, 2011)
North Carolina
Music Therapy Moving Toward Licensure in State (Winston-Salem Journal; July 18, 2011)
Spotlight Falls on Music Therapists (Raleigh News and Observer; January 18, 2012)
North Dakota
Music Therapy Helps Facilitate the Field’s First Licensure Law (UND, July 2011)
Celebrating Music Therapy Licensures in 2011 (AMTA on YouTube; Nov 2011)
Music Therapy: A Field That’s Climbing the Scales (The Stony Brook Independent; December 14, 2011)
Oklahoma
State Licenses for Music Therapists Would Benefit People Who Have Disabilities (Tulsa World; April 11, 2011)
South Carolina
Healing Sounds: Lyman Lawmaker’s Bill Would Recognize Music Therapists (GoUpstate.com; January 17, 2011)
Bill 3093: Music Therapy Practice Act (2011-2012)
Thank you for compiling this great reference list! It will prove helpful to many of us as we move forward in our efforts.
You’re welcome! I’m excited to see how long it will grow! 🙂