Nick Reisman is reporting for State of Politics that under legislation signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul last week, a requirement to complete first aid knowledge and skills training will be waived for those with a disability who want to coach high school sports. This will allow more people to become coaches, according to state Sen. Rachel May. “This is an exciting day for New Yorkers who would like to coach high school sports but can’t physically perform CPR and other first aid," May said. "Of course, the safety of players is paramount; this legislation maintains high safety standards and allows people with disabilities to coach high school sports." The measure still requires schools to have another coach or staff present at a sporting event who is CPR training certified. The law was supported by people with physical disabilities who have tried to coach high school sports. May's office pointed to Josh Virgil as an example. Virgil was injured in a car crash and cannot physically perform CPR. He said, "This opens the door for so many of us to be able to do what we love. It also shows that anything is possible as long as you believe and do not take anything for granted." Read the full story at nystateofpolitics [dot] com.