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NY S08168
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/20/2018
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
- Changes physical therapist assistants from "certified" to "licensed" status throughout New York Education Law sections 6738-6742-a.
- Maintains current supervision requirements: on-site supervision in general settings with a 4:1 ratio, but allows continuous non-on-site supervision in residential care facilities, diagnostic centers, and mental health facilities when treating maintenance cases.
- Permits continuous non-on-site supervision in home care settings for assistants with at least two years of direct clinical experience, with supervisory visits required at least every six visits or 30 days, whichever occurs first.
- Allows continuous non-on-site supervision in schools and preschools for assistants with at least two years of age-appropriate experience, with joint supervisory visits no more than every 90 calendar days.
- Takes effect 180 days after enactment; authorizes the Commissioner of Education and Board of Regents to promulgate necessary regulations.
Legislative Description
Relates to physical therapist assistants; establishes that physical therapist assistants shall be licensed.
Last Action
referred to higher education
6/21/2018
Committee Referrals
Higher Education6/21/2018
Rules6/20/2018
Higher Education4/13/2018
Full Bill Text
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