Implementation of the physical therapy licensure compact
Wis. Stat. § 448.986
in effect(1) In this section:
(a) “Compact” means the physical therapy licensure compact under s. 448.985.
(b) “Compact privilege” means a compact privilege, as defined in s. 448.985 (2) (d), that is granted under the compact to an individual to practice in this state.
(c) “Examining board” means the physical therapy examining board.
(2) The department may impose a fee for an individual to receive a compact privilege as provided in s. 448.985 (3) (d).
(3) The examining board may, by rule, require an individual seeking a compact privilege to meet a jurisprudence requirement in accordance with s. 448.985 (4) (a) 7., if such a requirement is imposed by the examining board under s. 448.54 in order to obtain a license under s. 448.53 or 448.535.
(4)
(a) An individual who holds a compact privilege shall comply with s. 440.03 (13) (am).
(b) Subject to s. 448.985 and any rules promulgated thereunder, ss. 440.20 to 440.22 and the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) shall apply to an individual who holds a compact privilege in the same manner that they apply to holders of licenses issued under subch. III.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/448.986Fetched: 10/7/2026