282—15.16 (272) School occupational therapist.
	 15.16(1) Authorization. The holder of this authorization may serve as a school occupational 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 personnel is through a statement of professional recognition (SPR) and not through teacher licensure.
	 15.16(2) Program requirements. The applicant must:
	  a.   	 Hold a degree or equivalent baccalaureate in occupational therapy.
	  b.   	 Hold a valid license to practice occupational therapy in Iowa as granted by the professional licensure division, department of public health.
	 15.16(3) Procedure for acquiring a statement of professional recognition (SPR).
	  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 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.
	  c.   	 A temporary SPR will then be issued for one school year if the class of license from the professional licensure division is temporary.
	  d.   	 A regular SPR will be issued with verification of a regular license and of at least a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy.