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NY S04345

Authorizes summer camps to hire licensed social workers, physical therapists, psychologists, athletic trainers, mental health care professionals, occupational therapists and other licensed professionals to provide services.


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Introduced
02/03/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
06/01/2021
Passed
07/12/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/16/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Authorizes summer camps to hire licensed social workers, physical therapists, psychologists, athletic trainers, mental health care professionals, occupational therapists and other licensed professionals to provide services.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes summer camps, including those for children with developmental disabilities, to hire licensed professionals such as social workers, physical therapists, psychologists, athletic trainers, mental health care professionals, occupational therapists, and others to provide services to campers and staff. These professionals must communicate with the camp health director and provide services within their lawful scope of practice. The bill also clarifies that this authority does not exempt camps from any other certification or licensing requirements established by state agencies.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.13 (on 08/02/2021)

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