New York A04820 amends the education law to require school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to pay physical and occupational.

New York A04820 amends the education law to require school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to categorize and pay physical and occupational therapists in alignment with the department's career ladder pathway framework. The bill also mandates that these districts and boards offer therapists school leadership opportunities that implement comprehensive systems of professional learning, support, and advancement. The changes are set to take effect on July 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.

New York A04820 amends the education law to require school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to pay physical and occupational.

New York A04820 amends the education law to require school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to categorize and pay physical and occupational therapists in alignment with the department's career ladder pathway framework. The bill also mandates that these districts and boards offer therapists school leadership opportunities that implement comprehensive systems of professional learning, support, and advancement. The changes are set to take effect on July 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.