Clinical art therapists licensure establishment provision, Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy membership modifications provision, and appropriation

SF 1675 establishes licensure requirements for clinical art therapists in Minnesota. The bill defines clinical art therapy as a specialized practice using art-based methods to address mental, developmental, and emotional disorders, and sets standards for education through accredited programs. It modifies the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy to include five licensed clinical art therapists as board members, alongside other licensed professionals. The legislation also imposes fees for licensure, establishes civil penalties for violations, and appropriates funding for the board's operations. This directly affects clinical art therapists seeking licensure and their clients, ensuring regulated practice under defined standards.