Call to Action! School-Based Occupational Therapists

The collective voice of occupational therapy.

Action Alert! School-Based Occupational Therapists

Call to Action! For all OT professionals and students!

AB-2725 Teacher Credentialing: administrative services credential: occupational therapist and physical therapist has been introduced in the California Assembly to

amend Section 44270 of the Education Code relating to administrative services credentialing. The bill would allow California-licensed OTs or PTs interested in educational leadership opportunities to pursue an administrative credential.

AB-2725 represents a collaborative effort between OTAC, CPTA, and multiple interested stakeholder groups, including the California School Employees Association (CSEA), the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and the California Teachers Association (CTA).

The passage of this bill would be a win for all OTs and PTs. Our voices, perspectives, and expertise represented in leadership positions and at a systems level will have broad-ranging impacts on all school-based practitioners and students. Remember, one win lifts all! When we achieve advocacy success - no matter the practice area - it uplifts the entire OT community. Everyone, see below for how you can advocate for the win!

We Need Your Support!

There are currently three ways to voice your support - choose one or all!

1. Attend the Hearing

2. Send a Letter

3. Call your Assemblymember

1. Attend the Hearing! April 10

AB-2725 has been referred to the California State Education Committee, and the hearing will take place as follows:

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

1:30 p.m.

1021 O Street, Room 1100

Sacramento, CA 95814

View the agenda

We need a strong show of support! OTAC and CPTA will have one designated speaker provide a brief testimony. Then, others will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and state their support for the bill.

If you can be in Sacramento on April 10, please plan to attend this important hearing. We need to make our voices heard! Please let us know here if you plan to attend so we can provide additional relevant logistical details.

2. Send a Letter! by April 2

Please send a letter of support to the State Committee on Education by Tuesday, April 2, regardless of whether you can attend the hearing.

Instructions for submitting a message to the Assembly Appropriations Committee

(Note: If you have previously registered, you can skip the first four steps):

● Complete a one-time registration profile

● Select "No" for registered lobbyist

● Select "No" for represents organization

● Complete your profile

● Log into the Position Letter portal here

● Type 2725 next to "Measure"

● Select Search

● Select "Education" under select a committee

● Select "SUPPORT" under select your stance

● Enter the rationale for your support into the "Enter your stance" text box.

● Select submit and you are DONE!

3. Make a Phone Call! Between April 3-9, 2024)

Members of the California State Assembly Committee on Education are below. The week before the hearing (4/3/24-4/9/24), please call and urge them to vote yes on AB-2725!

(Sample script: “My name is _____and I am calling to urge Assemblymember ______ to vote yes on AB-2725 Teacher credentialing: administrative services credential: occupational and physical therapists!”)

Note: If you live in a district represented by one of the assemblymembers below, state that you are a constituent. You can find your representatives here: https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/.

Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (Chair)

Phone: (916) 319-2066

Assemblymember Dawn Addis

Phone: (916) 319-2030

Assemblymember David A. Alvarez

Phone: (916) 319-2080

Assemblymember Mia Bonta

Phone: (916) 319-2018

Assemblymember Josh Hoover

Phone: (916) 319-2009

Assemblymember Kevin McCarty

Phone: (916) 319-2006