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NY A03594

NY A03594
Authorizes organizations to employ licensed social workers and licensed mental health professionals.


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Introduced
01/28/2021
In Committee
01/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to permitting entities to employ certain licensed professionals and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto

AI Summary

This bill amends the education law to permit entities to directly employ or contract with certain licensed professionals, such as licensed social workers, mental health counselors, and psychologists, to provide services that would otherwise require individual licensure. The bill repeals provisions related to waivers that previously allowed some non-profit and educational organizations to provide these services without directly employing licensed professionals. The bill aims to expand the ability of organizations to utilize licensed mental health and social service providers to serve their clients.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

enacting clause stricken (on 12/10/2021)

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