25-23.5-2-1. Establishment of Committee
Sec. 1. The occupational therapy committee is established. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.
25-23.5-2-2. Membership of Committee; Qualifications
Sec. 2. The committee consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor for a term under IC 25-1-6.5. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5, the committee must include the following: (1) At least two (2) occupational therapists who: (A) are residents of Indiana; (B) have at least three (3) years experience as occupational therapists; and (C) […]
25-23.5-2-3. Occupational Therapist Member; Requirement of Ongoing Practice
Sec. 3. An occupational therapist appointed to the committee must continue to practice occupational therapy while serving as a member of the committee. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.
25-23.5-2-4. Removal of Members
Sec. 4. A member of the committee may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.105; P.L.101-2020, SEC.3; P.L.156-2020, SEC.106.
25-23.5-2-5. Duties of Committee
Sec. 5. The committee shall: (1) consider the qualifications of persons who apply for licenses under this article; (2) provide for examinations required under this article; (3) license qualified persons; (4) propose rules to the board concerning the: (A) competent practice of occupational therapy; (B) continuing competency requirement for the renewal of a license for […]
25-23.5-2-6. Adoption of Standards; Fees; Renewal of Licenses
Sec. 6. (a) After considering the committee’s proposed rules, the board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for: (1) the competent practice of occupational therapy; (2) the renewal of licenses issued under this article, subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e); and (3) standards for the administration of this article. (b) After considering the committee’s recommendations […]
25-23.5-2-7. Preparation, Conduct, and Scoring of Examinations; Use of Testing Company Services
Sec. 7. The committee may utilize the services of a testing company to prepare, conduct, and score examinations. As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.
25-23.5-2-8. Per Diem, Travel, and Other Expenses
Sec. 8. Each member of the committee who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the committee is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member’s duties, as provided in the state travel policies […]