New York S05612 authorizes occupational therapy services in schools for students with occupational impairments that do not affect educational.

New York S05612 amends the education law to allow occupational therapy services in schools for students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve with occupational impairments that do not adversely affect their educational performance but present barriers to functioning at home or in the community. The bill directs the commissioner to issue guidance and amend regulations for the provision of these services. Students with impairments affecting educational performance must be referred to the committee on special education for special education services.

New York S05612 authorizes occupational therapy services in schools for students with occupational impairments that do not affect educational.

New York S05612 amends the education law to allow occupational therapy services in schools for students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve with occupational impairments that do not adversely affect their educational performance but present barriers to functioning at home or in the community. The bill directs the commissioner to issue guidance and amend regulations for the provision of these services. Students with impairments affecting educational performance must be referred to the committee on special education for special education services.