HB1149

South Dakota will join an interstate compact that allows licensed athletic trainers from other states to practice in South Dakota without obtaining a separate state license, as long as they meet the compact's uniform requirements. The bill requires athletic trainers participating in this compact to undergo a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background check, with the trainer paying for the cost. This makes it easier for athletic trainers to work across state lines while maintaining public safety standards through background checks.

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