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NY A04820
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Brown
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AI Summary
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Adds physical therapists and occupational therapists to the list of health and welfare service providers that school districts must make available to children attending nonpublic schools upon request
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Requires school districts and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES) that employ licensed physical therapists or occupational therapists to categorize and pay them in alignment with the Department of Education's career ladder pathway framework
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Mandates that school districts and BOCES offer physical and occupational therapists school leadership opportunities developed collaboratively to implement comprehensive professional learning, support, and advancement systems
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Takes effect on July 1st following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires school districts and board of cooperative educational services to pay physical therapists and occupational therapists in alignment with the department's career ladder pathway framework; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026