COVID Resources
This is a time filled with complex challenges for us all. Each one of us is finding out information minute by minute, and NYSSLHA has been proactive and responsive in a number of ways.
- As we get updates from our lobbyist firm Reid, McNally & Savage, we send e-blasts of any pertinent information to our membership. For example, just before the weekend, two e-blasts were sent regarding announcements made by the Governor of New York, that impacted our professions.
- We have had ongoing dialogue with New York State Education Department Office of the Professions (NYSED OP) about waiving online restrictions for continuing competency requirements as well as extending the cut-off for current supervised experiences, and the progress we were able to make was posted on our website www.nysslha.org several days ago. Please continue to check our website for updates.
- Along with our lobbyist, we are very closely monitoring two bills that relate to sick leave and employment benefits when an employee is subject to a mandatory or precautionary order of isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19. In addition, we are sending two links for you to get additional guidance about sick leave, one from the Labor Department https://www.governor.ny.gov/paid-sick-leave-covid-19-impacted-new-yorkers/emergency-covid-19-paid-sick-leave#faqs and the other from the NYS Business Council: https://www.bcnys.org/managing-coronavirus
- We have had continuous dialogues regarding waiving or reducing restrictions that would allow provision of our services via telehealth to a variety of populations, including EI. One of the recent e-blasts talked about this successful campaign, and specific outcomes as they relate to COVID-19.
- We have been updating our social media platforms with all of the above information as quickly as possible.
- We will continue to share updates on Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic as they are released (i.e. workforce/density reductions, banning community gatherings, etc.) for the sole purpose of informing our membership.
- Members have posed questions regarding interpretations of the Governor’s Executive Order concerning “essential business” and “medical supplies and equipment manufacturers”. Please see the following website for additional guidance. https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026 While we can and do share this information with you, please know that NYSSLHA can not provide additional specific interpretation of any Executive Order.
- Please be aware that on the above referenced website/document, it states: “Requests by businesses to be designated an essential function as described above, should only be made if they are NOT covered by the guidance. To request designation as an essential business, please …” go to the designated form at https://esd.ny.gov/content/request-designation-essential-business-purposes-executive-order-2026 (All fields of this form must be completed to be considered for exempt designation.). This link may need to be copied and pasted into your browser.
- We are currently having discussion about devoting an entire section of our website to COVID-19 information. Please continue to check our website for updates.
Unfortunately, this is a time of great uncertainty for all of us. The questions and concerns you are expressing will hopefully be answered in time. As NYSSLHA learns of information pertinent to its member base, you can be sure it will be communicated. In the meantime, please continue to communicate with your local employment sectors, since they will be the ones in direct communication with you about your benefits.
The safety of you, your families, and the communities of people you serve is now the most pressing priority of this association. Please continue to monitor your emails, the NYSSLHA website, and our social media platforms for additional information. And finally, we thank you for your continued support at this difficult time for all of us. Please stay safe and healthy by following all Executive Orders issued by the Governor of this great State of New York.
School Reopening FAQs
Do students and staff have to maintain a 6-foot distance from others at all times?
Pursuant to NYSDOH Guidance, schools must ensure that appropriate social distancing (e. 6 feet/barriers) is maintained between individuals while in school facilities and on school grounds (inclusive of students, faculty, and staff), unless safety or the core activity requires a shorter distance. Schools must maintain protocols and procedures for students, faculty, and staff to ensure appropriate social distancing to protect against the transmission of the COVID-19 virus when on school grounds and in school facilities, including the responsibility to configure spaces so individuals can maintain social distancing. As a baseline, face coverings are required to be worn any time or place that individuals cannot maintain appropriate social distancing. Further, face coverings are “strongly recommended” by the New York Department of Health at all times, except for meals and instruction with appropriate social distancing. However, schools can require face coverings at all times, even during instruction; and it is strongly recommended in areas with higher rates of COVID-19 community infection.
Student Cohorts
Do student cohorts have to maintain a 6-foot distance from each other at all times (NYSED Guidance p. 29)?
Please see response above regarding social distancing.
People at Increased Risk of Severe Illness
Will the list of persons at increased risk of severe illness if contracting COVID-19 change (NYSED Guidance p.30)?
Since this is a new virus, the information is still evolving. Therefore, schools should check the CDC’s People Who Are at Increased Risk for Severe Illness site frequently.
Face Masks/Coverings
Are cloth face masks acceptable face coverings (NYSED Guidance p.36)?
Per the NYSDOH Guidance, p. 2, Acceptable face coverings include but are not limited to cloth-based face coverings (e.g. homemade sewn, quick cut, bandana) and surgical masks that cover both the mouth and nos
Return to School After Illness
What is required in order for students and staff who had symptoms of COVID-19 to return to school (NYSED Guidance p. 40)?
Schools must establish policies in consultation with the local health department(s) about the requirements for determining when individuals, particularly students, who screen positive for COVID-19 symptoms can return to the in-person learning environment. This returning to learning protocol must include at a minimum, documentation of evaluation by a healthcare provider (healthcare provider note clearing a person to return to school), negative COVID-19 testing, and symptom resolution, or if COVID -19 positive, release from isolation as required by DOH and NYSED Guidance p. 40.
Meals Consumed Onsite
Are students required to be socially distant while consuming meals in the cafeteria or classroom (NYSED Guidance p. 58)?
Students must be 6 feet apart or be separated by a barrier while consuming meals.
Social Distancing and Mask Requirements on Bus
Are students required to wear masks and social distance on a school bus?
All students are required to wear a mask and should maintain appropriate social distancing. The only exception to the mask requirement is that students whose physical or mental health would be impaired by wearing a mask are not required to do so, but must maintain social distancing of 6 feet from other individuals on the bus. (See page 62 of NYSED Reopening Guidance).
Health Screening
Are parents required to ensure that their child or children do not show symptoms of COVID-19 or a fever before boarding a bus each day?
School districts are required to have a protocol in place to perform temperature and health screenings for COVID symptoms. Screenings by the parent/guardian prior to school are preferred. (See page 22 and 62 of NYSED Reopening Guidance).
SED Emergency Regulations for Special Education Programs During COVID-19
Special Act School Districts, non-public schools with an approved Special Education Program (853 Schools), State-operated schools, State-supported schools (4201 Schools), and approved preschool Special Class programs (4410) are permitted to operate for less than 180 days during the 10 month school year resulting from the period of closure pursuant to an Executive Order of the Governor in response to the State of Emergency for COVID-19.
Preschool providers who would otherwise have to make-up services within 30 days of the missed session do not have to include days that the school is closed pursuant to an Executive Order of the Governor in response to the State of Emergency for COVID-19.
When a Board of Education is arranging for appropriate special education programs and services to be provided to a student with a disability within 60 school days of the receipt of consent to evaluate or referral for review, the 60 day time period will not include any days that the school is closed pursuant to an Executive Order of the Governor in response to the State of Emergency for COVID-19.
When a Board of Education is arranging for special education programs and services to be provided to a student with a disability within 60 school days of the receipt of consent to evaluate or referral for review, except that if the recommendation is for an approved private school, the board will arrange for such program within 30 school days of receipt of the CSE’s recommendation, the 60 and 30 day time period will not include any days that the school is closed pursuant to an Executive Order of the Governor in response to the State of Emergency for COVID-19.
The full text of the emergency regulations can be found at https://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/420bra6.pdf. Questions can be emailed to Speced@nysed.gov
Supplement #1 – Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State – Additional Questions and Answers (April 27, 2020). This memorandum is a supplement to the March 27, 2020 guidance titled the Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State.
A MESSAGE FROM JASON KRAMER, STATE BOARD FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY
Dear NYSSLHA members:
During the current public health emergency, please know that the State Education Department and the Board Office for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology continues to work to serve the professionals of New York. However, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff, most employees are working remotely or on staggered schedules. I thank you for your patience as we adapt to the situation and manage the influx of virus-related demands.
By now you have encountered a variety of state and federal guidance, often in the form of rapidly crafted emergency regulations and executive orders, affecting your profession. If you find some of this confusing or contradictory please be patient. What you are seeing is policy being made in real time. Things that would, in normal times, require months of meetings and scrutinized memoranda, informed and debated by experts, are now rushed to the public. Under the circumstances this is necessary, though not ideal. Again, thank you for your patience.
The Office of the Professions COVID-19 website remains the best source for the latest information concerning the professions, please visit and share as needed.
I personally want to thank NYSSLHA leadership for their partnership. NYSSLHA has raised issues and identified needs that we may not have anticipated. This has been a great service to all speech and audiology professionals as it enables policy makers to make rapid adjustments that should empower you to keep working while maintaining public safety.
Finally, anyone interested and willing to serve those threatened by the virus should visit www.health.ny.gov/assistance. All available health care workers are needed.
Thank you.
Jason R. Kramer
Executive Secretary
State Board for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Office of the Professions
New York State Education Department
Governor Cuomo announced earlier this week that visitation may resume at OPWDD certified group homes and residential facilities as early as Friday, June 19, 2020. The guidance that providers and visitors must follow has been posted to the OPWDD website.As outlined in the guidance, providers of residential services will be required to follow specific protocols and guidelines for visitation that take into account staffing, disinfection and infection controls, staggered visits to ensure social distancing and documentation of who is visiting the home. In addition, all visitors will be required to take part in symptom and temperature checks, wear a mask and sanitize their hands upon arrival and perform meticulous hand hygiene throughout the visit. Visitation is encouraged to occur outside the facility if weather permits, with masks worn by all parties and with social distancing in place.This is a very important first step in our efforts to return to a “new normal” and we continue to work with the NYS Department of Health on a return to home visits, community outings and in-person day services as we are able to demonstrate the ability to safely implement visitation in group homes. As always, our number one priority as we resume visitation is to continue to ensure the health and safety of the people we support.
- COVID-19: Interim Visitation Guidance for Certified Residential Facilities – https://opwdd.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/06/6.18.2020-interim-visitation-guidance.pdf
- Attestation of Participation Form – https://opwdd.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/06/6.18.2020-fillable-visitation-attestation-form.pdf
All OPWDD issued information related to COVID-19 can be found at the following page: opwdd.ny.gov/coronavirus-guidance
Sincerely,
Theodore Kastner, MD, MS
Commissioner
Frequently Asked Questions Related to Virtual Early Intervention Visits During COVID-19 Declared State of Emergency and Reopening New York: Resuming In-Person EIP Services
The following documents related to early intervention (EI) service delivery during the declared state of emergency for COVID-19 are attached:
- Frequently Asked Questions (#38-56) related to provision of virtual EI visits.
- Guidance on resuming in-person EI services.
- Guidance for home and community-based services regarding COVID-19. Please note that the attached document updates the March 16, 2020 guidance.
Early Intervention Program memoranda and guidance, including program guidance related to COVID-19, can be found on the Bureau of Early Intervention’s webpage located here, which will be updated shortly: https://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/memoranda.htm
It has come to our attention that due to the current state of emergency throughout New York State, Governor Cuomo has put emergency regulations in place for the provision of virtual EI services effective through April 6, 2020. Please refer to the following documents for complete details.
- Asked Questions Related to Virtual Early Intervention Visits During COVID-19 Declared State of Emergency — From the Bureau of Early Intervention Technical Assistance
- Guidance to Early Intervention Providers Regarding Novel Coronavirus
- Consent of the Use of Telehealth During Declared State of Emergency
- Update: Home and Community-Based Services Regarding COVID-19 (Updated June 18, 2020)
- Filing Claims for EI Services
For questions regarding any of the information in the attached documents, please contact the Bureau of Early Intervention at beipub@health.ny.gov.
MEDICAID UPDATES – MARCH 23, 2020
Comprehensive Guidance Regarding Use of Telehealth including Telephonic Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
The intent of this guidance is to provide broad expansion for the ability of all Medicaid providers
https://www.nysslha.org/files/covid/medicaid-update-covid.pdf
To address the immediate need of employees affected by COVID-19 who are subject to mandatory or precautionary orders of quarantine or isolation, the Governor’s legislation will provide the following as of January 1, 2020 (employee numbers):
- Employers with 10 or fewer employees and a net income less than $1 million will provide job protection for the duration of the quarantine order and guarantee their workers access to Paid Family Leave and disability benefits (short-term disability) for the period of quarantine including wage replacement for their salaries up to $150,000.
- Employers with 11-99 employees and employers with 10 or fewer employees and a net income greater than $1 million will provide at least 5 days of paid sick leave, job protection for the duration of the quarantine order, and guarantee their workers access to Paid Family Leave and disability benefits (short-term disability) for the period of quarantine including wage replacement for their salaries up to $150,000.
- Employers with 100 or more employees, as well as all public employers (regardless of number of employees), will provide at least 14 days of paid sick leave and guarantee job protection for the duration of the quarantine order.
The provisions of the quarantine legislation are set to take effect immediately upon passage, ensuring that New York workers will be able to take advantage of these benefits.
The legislation also includes the comprehensive paid sick leave proposal that was advanced by the Governor as part of his State of the State and FY 2021 Executive Budget, which will be effective 180 days after enactment. Specifically, the legislation provides:
- Employers with 4 or fewer employees and a net income less than $1 million will provide at least 5 days of unpaid sick leave each year.
- Employers with 5-99 employees and employers with 4 or fewer employees and a net income greater than $1 million will provide at least 5 days of paid sick leave each year.
- Employers with 100 or more employees will provide at least 7 days of paid sick leave each year.
- Employees shall accrue sick leave a rate of not less than 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
- Unused sick leave shall be carried over to the next calendar year, with some limitations.
- An employer does not need to establish an additional sick leave policy if a sick or time off policy is already in place, which meets or exceeds these requirements.
The act also states the following:
- Upon returning to work following leave taken pursuant to this act, an employee shall be restored by their employer to the position of employment held by the employee prior to any leave taken pursuant to this act with the same pay and other terms and conditions of employment.
- No one shall discharge, threaten, penalize, or in any other manner discriminate or retaliate against any employee because the employee has taken leave pursuant to this act
- An employee shall not receive paid sick leave benefits or any other paid benefits provided by any provisions in this Act if the employee is subject to mandatory quarantine because the employee has returned to the U.S.A, after traveling to a country which the CDC has a level two or three travel health notice and travel to that country was not taken as part of the employee’s employment or at the direction of the employee’s employer, and if the employee was provided notice of the travel health notice and the limitation of this subdivision prior to such travel. Such employee shall be eligible to use accrued leave provided by the employer, or to the extent that such employee doesn’t have accrued leave or sufficient accrued leave, unpaid sick leave shall be provided for the duration of the mandatory or precautionary quarantine or isolation
- The commissioner of labor shall have authority to adopt regulations, including emergency regulations, and issue guidance to effectuate any provisions of this act. Further, the department shall develop a public awareness campaign on the law to educate employers and employees.
- Employers shall comply with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of labor for this purpose which may include, but is not limited to, standards for the use, payment, and employee eligibility of sick leave as for a physical or mental illness, the diagnosis and treatment thereof, absence due to domestic violence, rape or other sexual offense or human trafficking, and other qualifying conditions, as defined in this act.
- The provisions of this act shall not apply in cases where an employee is deemed asymptomatic or has not yet been diagnosed with any medical condition and is physically able to work while under a mandatory or precautionary quarantine or isolation whether through remote access or other similar means.
- The act includes a series of report requirements by related agencies on implementation of the new requirements, impact on the risk adjustment pool and other factors.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CHANGES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS – Updated August 10, 2020
Some regulations restrict licensees to a certain percentage of self-study for continuing education requirements. In response to the evolving situation with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and for those licensees whose registrations are due to renew March 1, 2020 – May 1, 2021, the Department will grant an adjustment to all licensees to complete up to 100% of the continuing education as self-study, provided that it is taken from a Department-approved provider and is in an acceptable subject area for the specific profession.
Additionally, the Department will grant an adjustment to all licensees, regardless of registration renewal date, to utilize self-study for any coursework taken during the period from March 1, 2020 – May 1, 2021, provided that it is taken from a Department-approved provider and is in an acceptable subject area for the specific profession. Coursework taken outside that time frame must meet the continuing education requirements in each individual profession’s laws and regulations.
SED is working closely with other New York State agencies and the Governor’s Office to tackle issues relating to COVID-19. Please continue to monitor the Department’s website for updated guidance.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS, STUDENTS AND CLINICAL FELLOWS
The Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC)– which impacts Graduate Programs, Students, and Clinical Fellows—has issued a recent update which has been posted on the ASHA website. This update helps to answer questions, provide clarifications, and explain allowances or variances that have been made in the wake of COVID-19.
https://www.asha.org/Certification/COVID-19-Guidance-From-CFCC/
GENERAL RESOURCE LINKS
Update May 17, 2020
For Non-Essential and Essential Businesses For Profit or Not-For Profit All Employers Must Create a Health and Safety Plan Using Templates Provided Below
Late this afternoon the State posted these requirements/guidelines that apply to both essential and non-essential businesses(including Not for Profits) in regions that are permitted to re-open and essential businesses throughout the state that were previously permitted to remain open. As the Governor announced today both the Albany and Buffalo regions will go to Phase One his week. All businesses and entities will have to comply with these guidelines and have on file a safety plan template.
As regions of the State meet health metrics outlined in Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward plan, they will be allowed to reopen businesses in specific identified industries within that region. A list of health-related requirements have been identified for each industry in furtherance of public health and safety. All newly re-opened businesses and essential businesses that have been open must read and affirm that they are operating in accordance with the health and safety requirements designed to protect your employees and customers.
All businesses, including essential businesses, must develop a COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan outlining the ways in which you intend to comply with the Guidance. The following documents must be reviewed, affirmed, and kept on premise in the event a local government official requests to see proof of the documentation.
View Summary Guidelines
Read and Affirm Detailed Guidelines
Print Business Safety Plan Template
NYS Health Care-Related Statutes and Regulations Waived by Executive Order
In Response To The Covid-19 Outbreak As Of March 30, 2020
https://www.nysslha.org/files/covid/NYS-Waivers-Granted.pdf
Managing Anxiety and Stress
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/coping.html
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp
Free Communication Tools for Patients With COVID-19
https/www.patientprovidercommunication.org
NYSED Office of the Professions link to information about COVID-19
https://www.op.nysed.gov/COVID-19.html
Early Intervention Program Memoranda, Guidance and Clinical Practice Guidelines
https://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/memoranda.htm
NY State of Mind
https://www.headspace.com/ny
New York State Education Department – Recovering, Rebuilding and Renewing: The Sprint of New York’s Schools Reopening Guidance
On June 24, 2020, the NYS Register emergency regulations were published by the State Education Department (SED) Addressing the COVID-19 Crisis. Provisions specific to Special Education and the professions are listed below. These emergency regulations will be presented for adoption at the September 2020 meeting of the Board of Regents. The regulations provide for the following:
- Allows SED to excuse the continuous experience requirements for speech language pathology, audiology and occupational therapy where such continuous experience cannot be completed due to the State of Emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to Executive Order.
- Ensures that State approved private schools, State operated schools, Special Act School Districts, State supported schools, and preschools to operate for less than 180 days during the 10 month school year for any school day that is closed pursuant to an Executive Order for the COVID-19 crisis and waived from the 180-day requirement.
- Allows impartial hearing officers to conduct special education due process hearings by video conferencing during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Allows hearing officers to extend cases up to 60 days rather than 30 days while schools are closed.
- Requires preschool providers to make-up missed services within 30 days of the missed session. This does not include days that the school is closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
- Extends the time period to arrange for special education programs and services to a student with a disability from 60 school days of receipt of consent to evaluate so that the 60 days will not include any day(s) that such school is closed pursuant the State of emergency for COVID-19.
US Department of Health and Human Services information about how HIPAA applies to schools
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/513/does-hipaa-apply-to-an-elementary-school/index.html
What Schools Need to Know About HIPAA Compliance and Record Storage
https://www.theamegroup.com/schools-need-know-hipaa-compliance-record-storage/#
US Department of Education Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About COVID-19 and FERPA
https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/sites/default/files/resource_document/file/FERPA%20and%20Coronavirus%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.pdf
NYSED Guidance for Schools Regarding Coronavirus
https://www.nysed.gov/news/2020/state-education-department-issues-additional-guidance-schools-regarding-novel-coronavirus
ASHA’s update for Schools and Students with Disabilities — Considerations regarding COVID-19
https://www.asha.org/Advocacy/Considerations-Regarding-COVID-19-for-Schools-and-Students-with-Disabilities/
ASHA Telepractice Checklist for School-Based Professionals
https://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/ASHA-Telepractice-Checklist-for-School-Based-Professionals.pdf
Joint Guidance on the Application of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) And the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/sites/default/files/resource_document/file/2019%20HIPAA%20FERPA%20Joint%20Guidance%20508.pdf
Emergency COVID-19 Certificate
https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/covid19-emergency.html
Interim Advisory for In-Person Special Education Services and Instruction During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
https://www.nysslha.org/files/pdfs/doh_specialeducationguidance.pdf
Governor Releases Phase 4 Reopening Guidelines for Higher Education
https://www.news10.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2020/06/Higher_Education_Summary_Guidelines.pdf
NYSDOH Emergency Rule Making on Enforcement of Social Distancing Requirements
https://www.nysslha.org/files/pdfs/072920-DOH.pdf
US Department of Health and Human Services Information Regarding Telepractice
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/emergency-preparedness/notification-enforcement-discretion-telehealth/index.html
UnitedHealthCare – COVID-19 Telehealth Services
https://www.uhcprovider.com/en/resource-library/news/Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19/covid19-telehealth-services.html
ASHA – COVID-19: Tracking Of Commercial Insurance Plan Telepractice Policies
https://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/COVID-19-Commercial-Insurance-Telepractice-Policy-Tracking.pdf
NYSSLHA works closely with ASHA and NYSED to insure the latest updates are codified and posted. Here is one such update of New York Telepractice Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
https://www.asha.org/Advocacy/state/info/NY/New-York-Telepractice-Requirements/
Audiology Service Delivery Considerations in Health Care During COVID-19
https://www.asha.org/aud/Audiology-Service-Delivery-Considerations-in-Health-Care-During-Coronavirus-COVID-19/
ASHA links about telepractice services, including research and setting-specific issues
https://www.asha.org/About/Telepractice-Resources-During-COVID-19/
US Department of Health and Human Services information about HIPAA and COVID-19
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/hipaa-covid19/index.html
In response to the pandemic, the United States Department of Education’s (USDOE’s) Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) have collaborated to produce a series of evidence-based resources and guidance about teaching and learning in a remote environment. This series– a mix of infographics, blogs, webinars, videos, activities, Ask A REL content, and FAQ documents–covers a range of topics including early childhood education, English language learners, and students with disabilities. Additional resources will be added to the series in response to the growing number of educational needs. You can find the REL Covid-19 resources on the REL – Northeast and Islands (NEI) website. The REL website also includes additional REL-NEI COVID-19 FAQ’s.
This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute NYSED endorsement of the website or other sources posted on that site. Please be aware that websites listed may change. The information provided is true and complete to the best of our knowledge.
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