Authorizes occupational therapy services to be provided in school to students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve with occupational impairments of a severity that does not adversely affect the student's educational performance but does present a barrier to functioning at home or in the community; directs the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations for the provision of such occupational therapy services.

New York Assembly Bill A05474 proposes that schools provide occupational therapy services to students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade who have impairments that, while not affecting their academic performance, hinder their ability to function at home or in the community. The bill also directs the commissioner to establish rules and regulations for delivering these services.

Supporters of the bill argue that it addresses a critical gap by offering necessary support to students whose impairments affect their daily lives outside of school. They believe that providing occupational therapy in schools will enhance students' overall well-being and integration into their communities.

Critics express concerns about the potential financial burden on schools and question whether educational institutions are the appropriate setting for addressing issues that do not directly impact academic performance. They worry that this expansion of services could divert resources from core educational responsibilities.