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NY A00545
Provides for the licensure of school psychologists; authorizes the use of the title "school psychologist" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice of school psychology; sets forth requirements for professional licensure (including educational attainment, experience, exam and fee); provides for issuance of limited permits under specified circumstances; identifies exempt persons.
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Provides for the licensure of school psychologists; authorizes the use of the title "school psychologist" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice of school psychology; sets forth requirements for professional licensure (including educational attainment, experience, exam and fee); provides for issuance of limited permits under specified circumstances; identifies exempt persons.
AI Summary
This bill:
Provides for the licensure of school psychologists, authorizing the use of the title "school psychologist" to licensed or exempt individuals. It defines the practice of school psychology, which includes assessment, psychotherapeutic and behavioral approaches, consultation, and program development. The bill sets forth requirements for professional licensure, including educational attainment, experience, passing an exam, and paying a fee. It also provides for the issuance of limited permits under specified circumstances and identifies certain individuals who are exempt from the licensure requirements.
The bill also amends various sections of the education and social services laws to include licensed school psychologists, for example, in the list of mandated reporters of child abuse and maltreatment. Additionally, the bill directs the education department, the office of children and family services, and the office of mental health to establish a multi-tiered system of support model to address the social and emotional needs of students, with meaningful participation from mental and behavioral health practitioners like school psychologists.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (46)
Ed Braunstein (D)*,
Harvey Epstein (D)*,
Sandy Galef (D)*,
Kieran Lalor (R)*,
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Dave McDonough (R)*,
Michael Montesano (R)*,
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Peter Abbate (D),
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Michael Cusick (D),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Steven Englebright (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Billy Jones (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
John Mikulin (R),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Doug Smith (R),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Mary Beth Walsh (R),
Ken Zebrowski (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
print number 545b (on 05/18/2022)
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