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History
- Substituted by A1049
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.171
- Referred to higher education
Companion bill
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Repeals certain requirements for sponsors of learning activities which contribute to continuing education for occupational therapists; repealer
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Deborah Glick
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2897
Title of bill
An act to repeal subdivision 7 of section 7908 of the education law, relating to requirements for sponsors of learning activ- ities which contribute to mandatory continuing competency requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants
Purpose
This bill is a chapter amendment to Chapter 444 of the Laws of 2012.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Repeals subdivision 7 of section 7908 of the education law.
Section 2. Sets for the effective date.
Justification
In 2012, legislation was passed that established contin- uing education requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistant.
That legislation contained a provision regarding national, state and local professional associations and other organizations or parties acceptable to the department who wish to become sponsors of learning activities. Specifically, that bill contained a provision that required a potential sponsor to submit a $900 fee to the State Education Depart- ment along with their application for sponsorship.
This chapter amendment removes that provision.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as section 1 of Chapter 444 of the Laws of 2012 takes effect.
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