February 16, 2026

Dear Kansas Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants,

We’re excited to announce that as of December 1, 2025, Kansas is officially active in the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact)! This means that clinicians who hold a Compact privilege can now begin practicing in Kansas without needing a separate Kansas license.

See this web page to learn more about how this process works: https://ptcompact.org/process-and-requirements/

To learn more about eligibility, participating states, and associated fees, visit www.ptcompact.org.

Key Details for Kansas Licenses

• Current Kansas License Holders

If you already hold an active Kansas PT or PTA license, you’re grandfathered in.

➡️ No fingerprinting is required at this time to participate in the Compact.

• New Kansas License Applicants

Any individual applying for an initial Kansas PT or PTA license will be required to complete fingerprinting as part of the licensing process.

• Lapsed Licenses

If your Kansas license has lapsed and you need to reinstate it, you will be required to complete fingerprinting again before becoming eligible for Compact participation.

Fees & State Variations

Compact privilege fees vary by state. Kansas' fees—and all other participating state fees—are listed on the PT Compact website.

Please visit www.ptcompact.org for the most current information.

We’re thrilled to join the PT Compact and help make multi-state practice easier, faster, and more efficient for physical therapists and assistants nationwide. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Warm regards,

Jennifer Caswell, PT, DPT

APTA-Kansas Legislative Chair

Jennifer@coreptkc.com

February 16, 2026

Dear Kansas Physical Therapy Community,

Your American Physical Therapy Association – Kansas Chapter is working to advance our profession and improve patient safety through two important bills currently in the state legislature. We need PTs, PTAs, and patients to contact their legislators in support of these measures.

Why This Matters

These bills represent our commitment to modernizing physical therapy practice, expanding access to care, and ensuring Kansans receive the highest quality rehabilitation services. By aligning Kansas with other states and recognizing the full scope of PT expertise, we're advocating for both our profession and the patients we serve.

SB 430: Point of Care Testing by Physical Therapists

This legislation allows Kansas PTs to perform simple fingerstick blood tests (lactate and glucose) to make rehabilitation safer and more effective. Currently, exercise physiologists, personal trainers, and coaches can perform these tests—but Kansas PTs cannot. SB 430 gives us access to objective data that helps us individualize exercise programs, prevent overexertion in frail patients, and optimize training for active individuals. Four states already allow this, and it's time for Kansas to join them.

HB 2562: PT Authorization for Disability Parking Placards

This bill recognizes PTs as the movement and mobility experts we are by allowing us to certify disability parking placards based on mobility limitations. We assess gait, walking ability, and functional mobility every single day—this is exactly what we're trained to do. This change improves access in rural areas, reduces delays for patients with legitimate mobility impairments, and allows physicians to focus on medical diagnosis while PTs handle mobility assessments. Several states already empower their PTs with this authority.

TAKE ACTION TODAY:

For PTs and PTAs:

Contact your state legislators and explain how these bills enhance patient care and professional practice. Your clinical expertise gives your voice special weight.

For Patients:

If you've benefited from physical therapy, tell your legislators how these bills would improve access and safety for Kansans like you.

Everyone:

1. Find your legislators at pluralpolicy.org or kslegislature.org/findyourrep

2. Send a brief email or call expressing support for SB 430 and HB 2562

3. Share this message with colleagues, friends, and family

Sample Message that you can use to send to your legislator:

I'm writing to ask for your support of SB 430 and HB 2562. These bills improve patient safety through point of care testing and expand access to disability parking certification by recognizing physical therapists' mobility expertise. Please support these common-sense measures that benefit Kansas patients."

Your Kansas Physical Therapy Association is proud to champion legislation that propels our profession forward while keeping patient safety and access at the center of everything we do. Together, we can make Kansas a leader in progressive, patient-centered physical therapy practice.

Thank you for being part of this important effort.

Jennifer Caswell, PT, DPT

Legislative Chair

American Physical Therapy Association, Kansas Chapter