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Minutes for SB175 - Committee on Health and Human Services
Short Title
Updating the definition of athletic trainer and providing an exemption for those licensed in another state, District of Columbia, territory or foreign country to practice in Kansas.
Minutes Content for Thu, Mar 6, 2025
Carly Choi, Revisor of Statutes, provided an overview of SB175.
Ms. Choi responded to questions from the committee.
Shawna Jordan, Government Affairs Chair, Kansas Athletic Trainers Society, provided testimony in support of SB175 (Attachment 1). The bill reflects the changes in the athletic training education preparation for obtaining the national certificate. The bill also allows athletic trainers from other states to practice in Kansas when traveling with their teams and organizations for competition. Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize the activity and participation of patients and clients. The updates proposed reflect the modernization of the profession of athletic trainers, as well as the changes in the education requirements for athletic training accredited programs.
Ms. Jordan responded to questions from the committee.
The following provide written only proponent testimony:
Dr. Luis Salazar, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Lawrence Memorial Hospital (Attachment 2)
Kimberly Martin, Legislative Chair, Kansas School Nurses Organization (Attachment 3)
The following provided written only neutral testimony:
Travis Oiler, Executive Director, Kansas Chiropractic Association (Attachment 4)
The hearing was closed.
