282—16.5(272) School physical therapist. A person who holds a degree or equivalent baccalaureate in physical therapy and a valid license to practice physical therapy in Iowa as granted by the professional licensure division, department of public health, may be issued a statement of professional recognition (SPR) by the board of educational examiners.
	16.5(1) Authorization. The holder of this authorization can serve as a school physical therapist to pupils from birth to age 21 who have physical impairments (and to a maximum allowable age in accordance with Iowa Code section 256B.8). The legalization for this support service personnel is through a statement of professional recognition (SPR) and not through teacher licensure.
	16.5(2) Requirements.
	a. 	The special education director (or designee) of the area education agency must submit a letter to the board of educational examiners to request that the authorization be issued.
	b. 	An applicant must also submit the following documents:
	(1)	A copy of a temporary or regular license from the professional licensure division, department of public health.
	(2)	An official transcript.
	16.5(3) Validity. The SPR shall be valid for five years.
	16.5(4) Temporary authorization. A temporary SPR will be issued for one school year if the class of license from the professional licensure division is temporary. A regular SPR will be issued with verification of a regular license and of at least a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.