Authorizes occupational therapy services for students with non-academic occupational impairments.

New York A05474 amends the education law to allow occupational therapy services for students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve with occupational impairments that do not affect their educational performance but hinder their functioning at home or in the community. The bill directs the commissioner to issue guidance and promulgate rules and regulations for these services. Occupational therapy services include screening, evaluation, consultation, treatment, and interventions by licensed occupational therapists or assistants.

Authorizes occupational therapy services for students with non-academic occupational impairments.

New York A05474 amends the education law to allow occupational therapy services for students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve with occupational impairments that do not affect their educational performance but hinder their functioning at home or in the community. The bill directs the commissioner to issue guidance and promulgate rules and regulations for these services. Occupational therapy services include screening, evaluation, consultation, treatment, and interventions by licensed occupational therapists or assistants.