State Recognition for Tennessee
Recognized? No
Recognition Status:
Active Task Force? Yes
Year Started: 2012
Task Force Status: A music therapy certificate was signed into law on May 28, 2024. Similar to a license, the Certified Professional Music Therapist (CPMT) provides title and scope of practice protection for music therapy and will serve to increase consumer access to safe and competent music therapy services.
Task Force Contact Name: Carrie Friddell and Chrissy Watson
Task Force Contact Email: tamttaskforce@gmail.com
Task Force Members: Katie Elverd, Carrie Friddell, Yvonne Glass, Noelle Goodin, Melissa House Humphries, Allison Kerr, Allyson Rogers, Adam Summers, Chrissy Watson
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Regional Association: www.ser-amta.org
State Legislative Activity:
Below you will find a link to an online report with information about state-level bills that include the keyword “music therapy.” There may or may not be a bill for your state. Some bills may have a direct impact on the profession (e.g. music therapy licensure legislation) while others may not (e.g. music therapy is included in a pre-existing list of healthcare providers).
Information is provided by Fiscal Note, a subscription service that allows CBMT to follow state and federal legislative and regulatory developments. This resource is provided for informational purposes to help you stay informed on legislative and policy issues impacting music therapy practice. Please contact your task force chair with questions and before taking any action.