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NY A06696
Bill
Status
5/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Fahy
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AI Summary
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Amends education law section 6734 to require physical therapists to have a doctoral degree in physical therapy instead of a master's degree or higher
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Allows the commissioner to determine educational credentials equivalent to a doctoral degree in physical therapy
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Protects the validity of existing physical therapy licenses and permits under the previous master's degree requirement
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Takes effect one year after the law is enacted, with regulatory implementation authorized immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Updates the educational requirements for the practice of physical therapy; requires individuals to have received a doctoral degree or an education determined equivalent in physical therapy.
Last Action
substituted by s6220b
5/17/2023