Bill > S03763

This bill: Provides for the licensing of vision impairment specialists, which includes orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists. The bill establishes a State Board for Vision Impairment Specialists to assist the Board of Regents and the Department of Education on matters of professional licensing and conduct. The bill sets forth the education, examination, and other requirements for obtaining licenses as either an orientation and mobility specialist or a vision rehabilitation therapist. The bill also exempts certain individuals, such as those providing services as part of a training program or those employed by certain government agencies, from the licensing requirements. Additionally, the bill amends various other laws to include licensed vision impairment specialists among the professionals required to report suspected child abuse and complete training on infection control practices.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S3763