The legislation has been drafted as it is currently being finalized. The committee will now prioritize gaining support for the initiative and addressing barriers for AS and AAS programs.

The committee’s efforts were halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The co-chairs will be resuming efforts in the coming weeks.

On November 21, 2019, the NYSSRC convened a summit at BMCC to spearhead the BS in Respiratory Therapy initiative, establishing an ad hoc committee for continued planning and legislative development.