S 10660 NY

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This bill would establish and promote adaptive aquatic safety services for individuals with disabilities in New York. The bill would direct the Commissioner of Health to evaluate adding adaptive aquatic safety services as a Medicaid-covered home and community-based service for eligible individuals with disabilities. The bill would require the Commissioner of Health to establish regulations ensuring lifeguard certification and recertification courses include training on aquatic safety specific to individuals with disabilities. The bill would authorize school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to incorporate adaptive aquatic safety goals into individualized education programs (IEPs) when appropriate. The bill would also address adaptive aquatic accessibility at state-funded public swimming facilities.

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