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History
- Substituted by A6969
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.604
- Referred to higher education
Companion bill
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Relating to the provision of physical therapy assistant services in public and private primary and secondary schools, relates to extending the effectiveness thereof
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Roxanne J. Persaud
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5158
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 20 of the laws of 1998 amending the education law relating to the provisions of physical therapy assistant services in public and private primary and secondary schools, in relation to extending the effectiveness of such chapter
Purpose
Provides a 5 year extension of the law allowing physical therapy assistants to provide services in public and private primary and secondary schools.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends section 2 of Chapter 20 of the Laws of 1998 to extend for an additional 5 years the law which allows physical therapy assistants to provide services in public and private primary and secondary schools.
Justification
Chapter 20 of the Laws of 1998 authorized physical therapy assistants to provide services in primary and secondary schools without direct on-site supervision by a physical therapist. There continue to be a demand for these services in these settings across the State. This legislation will ensure the continuity of these services for an additional 5 years.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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