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Board endorses credential for school-based occupational and physical therapists (AB 27 25)
Summary
The California Board of Occupational Therapy voted to support AB 27 25, which would create an administrative services credential for OTs and PTs working in schools; the board instructed staff to send a support letter after a roll-call vote.
The California Board of Occupational Therapy voted May 3 to support AB 27 25, legislation that would create an administrative services credential for occupational therapists and physical therapists working in schools. Board members said the credential would benefit consumers by clarifying qualifications for therapists who provide services in school environments.
Committee materials noted the board previously took supportive positions on similar measures and recommended a letter of support. On the board floor, a motion to accept the committee’s recommendation was moved and seconded; the board conducted a roll-call vote and the motion carried. Staff were instructed to draft and send a letter of support to the bill’s authors.
Board members emphasized that the credential is intended to strengthen access to OT services in schools by creating an administrative path for practitioners in educational settings. The action is a formal advisory position; it does not change statute unless the Legislature enacts AB 27 25 and the governor signs it.
