New York S06329 amends the education law to require respiratory therapists to attain a baccalaureate degree within six years of initial licensure.

New York S06329 amends the education law to mandate that licensed respiratory therapists must obtain a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent within six years of their initial licensure to maintain their registration. The bill also allows for temporary educational exemptions for those unable to complete the degree due to limited program access, provided they submit applications and rejection letters from two baccalaureate programs. These temporary exemptions last for three years and incur an additional fee.

New York S06329 amends the education law to require respiratory therapists to attain a baccalaureate degree within six years of initial licensure.

New York S06329 amends the education law to mandate that licensed respiratory therapists must obtain a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent within six years of their initial licensure to maintain their registration. The bill also allows for temporary educational exemptions for those unable to complete the degree due to limited program access, provided they submit applications and rejection letters from two baccalaureate programs. These temporary exemptions last for three years and incur an additional fee.