Section 53G-7-219 - Medical specialists in public schools(1) As used in this section: (a) "Qualified individual" means an individual who:(i) is employed by an LEA; and(ii) provides related services in a school-based setting.(b) "Qualified individual" includes: (ii) a speech-language pathologist;(iii) a mental health practitioner;(v) an occupational therapist; and(vi) a physical therapist.(c) "Related services" means the same as that term is defined in 34 C.F.R. 300.34.(2) An LEA may adopt a salary schedule, or salary schedules, for qualified individuals, that: (a) is separate from salary schedules adopted for other LEA employees; and(b) takes into consideration the market rate for related services provided outside of a school-based setting.Amended by Chapter 214, 2022 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/4/2022.Added by Chapter 307, 2020 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/12/2020.Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number also enacted in HB114, Chapter 174.