Massage Apprenticeships Could Be Eliminated in Florida

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Under current Florida law, an applicant is qualified for licensure as a massage therapist if he or she passes an approved exam and either completes a course of study at a school approved by the Massage Therapy Board or completes an apprenticeship program that meets the Board’s standards.* Under SB 1334, recently introduced in the Florida state legislature, apprenticeships would no longer serve as a qualification for licensure.* If the bill becomes law, every applicant will be required to pass a Board-approved exam and complete the required massage education at a Board-approved school.
We will keep you informed of the status of the bill.

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