Bill > SB175

This bill updates the definition of athletic training and modifies the licensure requirements for athletic trainers in Kansas. The bill expands the definition of athletic training to include a broader range of activities such as sports participation, exercise, fitness training, strength and conditioning work, and recreational physical activities. It clarifies that athletic training encompasses wellness promotion, risk management, emergency care, assessment, therapeutic intervention, and professional responsibilities. The bill modifies the educational requirements for licensure, now requiring graduation from an accredited athletic training education program at an accredited college or university, rather than specifically requiring a baccalaureate degree with a major in athletic training. Additionally, the bill creates a new exemption that allows athletic trainers licensed in another state, District of Columbia, territory, or foreign country to practice in Kansas when accompanying their athletic team or organization, provided they are licensed in their home jurisdiction and limit their services to members of their traveling team. The bill also streamlines the application and licensure process, making it easier for qualified athletic trainers from other jurisdictions to practice temporarily in Kansas while maintaining professional standards and public safety.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb175/