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3 Co-sponsors
History
- Substituted by A2502A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1154
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 3469a
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Requires applicants to complete a master's degree or higher to obtain a license in physical therapy
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Ronald Canestrari
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3469A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the practice of physical therapy
Purpose
To update the educational requirements for licensure as a physical therapist.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision b or section 6734 of the education law to require a master's degree or higher in physical therapy for licensure. Section 2 amends section 6743 of the education law to ensure that these changes will in no way affect the validity of existing licenses and permits. In addition, an applicant for licensure in New York who is currently licensed in another state shall meet the educational requirement in place at the time he or she received their initial license. Section 3 is the effective date.
Justification
The current statutory educational requirement of a bachelor's degree for licensure as a physical therapist was established in 1973. Since then, the profession has advanced and grown, and in recognition of that progress, accrediting bodies have required that physical therapy educational programs be at the master's degree level, and more recently at the doctoral level. New York's statutes have not kept up with these national accrediting standards. This bill will update current licensing laws to more accurately reflect today's educational standards for the profession.
Legislative history
2010 A.1333/S.7797 Referred to Higher Education
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
One year after it shall have become a law.
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