State Recognition for South Dakota

Recognized? No

Recognition Status:

Active Task Force? Yes

Year Started: 2011

Task Force Status: Task force reviewing state regulations, gathering information on recognition of related professions, and will soon begin process of creating a fact sheet and contacting legislators. Task force is exploring recognition options under the Secretary of Health.

Task Force Contact Name: Lora Barthelman

Task Force Contact Email: musictherapyservices@sio.midco.net

Task Force Members: Lora Barthelman, Abby Roseland

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State Association:

State Association Facebook:

Regional Association: www.mw-amta.com

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). 

Click here to read the report

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.