EARLY INTERVENTN SRVCS-THERAPY

Amends the Early Intervention Services System Act. Provides that "fully credentialed early intervention provider" includes a licensed occupational therapist, a licensed occupational therapy assistant, a licensed physical therapist, a licensed physical therapy assistant, a licensed speech language pathologist, a licensed speech language pathology assistant, or a licensed audiologist. In connection with provisions concerning the qualifications of early childhood intervention staff, provides that in the case of a licensed occupational therapist, licensed occupational therapy assistant, licensed physical therapist, licensed physical therapy assistant, licensed speech language pathologist, licensed speech language pathology assistant, or licensed audiologist who provides early intervention services in Illinois, the Department of Human Services shall deem that person's licensure as an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, speech language pathologist, speech language pathology assistant, or audiologist to meet the Act's requirements. Effective immediately.