Ad Hoc Committee for Academic Advancement Updates

Academic Advancement Update – July 2026

July 26, 2026

The New York State Society for Respiratory Care provided an update on efforts to advance respiratory care education legislation, including virtual lobbying, the loss of a key legislative supporter, plans to introduce two separate bills focusing on a bachelor’s degree requirement and RRT credentialing for licensure, and data demonstrating workforce diversity comparable to other healthcare professions despite differing educational standards.

Academic Advancement Update – February 2026

March 5, 2026

On September 30, 2025, NYSSRC leadership met with leadership from the New York State Education Department, to discuss the progress of the academic advancement to a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy initiative.

BS in RT Initiative Update – November 2025

November 20, 2025

November 2025 Update: Progress on the Bachelor of Science in respiratory therapy initiative.

Academic Advancement Update – June 2025

June 17, 2025

Academic Advancement Summary Update from meetings in March, April, and May.

Academic Advancement Summary Update – February 2025

February 28, 2025

Academic Advancement Summary Update from the February 13, 2025, meeting. Assemblyman William Magnarelli, Assembly District 129, has introduced our bill to this year’s Assembly. Bill number is A00236.

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