NY A 5474
in committeeAuthorizes occupational therapy services to be provided in school to certain students
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did NY A 5474 pass?
Not yet. NY A 5474 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO EDUCATION
What is NY A 5474 about?
Authorizes occupational therapy services to be provided in school to students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve with occupational impairments of a severity that does not adversely affect the student's educational performance but does present a barrier to functioning at home or in the community; directs the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations for the provision of such occupational therapy services.
Who sponsors NY A 5474?
Michael Benedetto is the primary sponsor of NY A 5474, joined by 5 cosponsors.
Description
Authorizes occupational therapy services to be provided in school to students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve with occupational impairments of a severity that does not adversely affect the student's educational performance but does present a barrier to functioning at home or in the community; directs the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations for the provision of such occupational therapy services.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Michael Benedettoprimary
- Andrew Hevesicosponsor
- Al Taylorcosponsor
- Amanda Septimocosponsor
- Brian Cunninghamcosponsor
- Rebecca Kassaycosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-02-14
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
referral-committee
Versions
- A5474Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: S 5612
Official source
Attribution
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