BILL NUMBER: S1228
SPONSOR: ORTT
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the education law, in relation to adopting the Physical
Therapy Licensure Compact model language (Part A); to amend the educa-
tion law, in relation to adopting the Occupational Therapy Licensure
Compact model language (Part B); and to amend the education law, in
relation to adopting the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Inter-
state Compact (Part C)
 
PURPOSE:
Enacts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, Occupational Therapy
Licensure Compact, and the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Interstate Compact.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section I. This act enacts into law components of legislation enacting
the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, the Occupational Therapy Licen-
sure Compact, and the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate
Compact in Parts A through C.
Part A: Section one amends the education law by adding section 6744, the
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. Section two states the effective
start date.
Part B: Section one amends the education law by adding section 7909 and
creating the Occupational therapy Licensure Compact. Section two states
the effective start date.
Part C: Section one amends the education law by adding section 8209-a
and creates the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate
Compact. Section two states the effective start date.
Section 2 establishes the severability clause.
Section 3 states that this act shall take effect immediately.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The Office of the Deputy under Secretary of Defense recommends this
legislation for the Military Community and Family Policy as part of
their top ten priorities for States, which are important for the quality
of life issues for service members and families. New York is behind when
it comes to the adoption of these licensing requirements. Inconsisten-
cies between states and the lack of portable employment opportunities
hinder military spouses' career growth.
The anticipated outcome is that states provide alternative certif-
ications, and enhance the licensing procedures so that it fits-the needs
of working military families. New York can achieve this by providing
education and training opportunities, reciprocal licensing agreements,
and out-of-state licensing recognition. This would ensure that military
spouses are able to practice their profession across state lines.
According to the United States Department of Defense-State Liaison
Office, this legislation aligns with the 'best practices' language that
is given by the Department of Defense to partner with States to support
military families.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2021-2022: S. 9235 Referred to Higher Education
2019-2020: Referred to Rules.
2017: A.6778; referred to higher education
2018: A.6778; referred to higher education
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.