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Government Relations

Tennessee Bills Propose Massage Program Hour Increase
02/09/2024

Support House Bill 1610 and Senate Bill 1588 to protect student federal aid—write a letter to your elected officials sharing that federal financial aid is necessary to keep your school doors open or that it helped fund your student tuition costs.

Texas Massage Therapy Exam Available
01/16/2024

Effective immediately, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will be issuing all massage therapy license applicants a notice regarding their eligibility to sit for the Texas Massage Therapy Exam. Find out how your students become eligible.

Utah Proposes Rules for Lower Tiers of Massage Licensure
12/05/2023

The proposed rules establish educational training, supervisory roles, examinations, renewal requirements, and unprofessional conduct for massage assistants and massage assistants-in-training. Express your thoughts and suggestions for how you think these massage therapy lower-licensing tiers should be regulated in Utah before December 15.

Massage School Programs at Risk Across the Country
11/13/2023

The US Department of Education issued final rules on October 31 that will likely greatly impact clock-hour programs in states with minimum clock-hour requirements for licensure or certification, including massage therapy. The new rule is flawed and, if not changed, will cause devastating collateral damage to schools, instructors, students, and the public. Find out how you can advocate!