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NY A08501
NY A08501Establishes the New York state masters-in-mental health incentive scholarship program for qualified persons at a New York state public institution of higher education who seeks a career as a mental health clinician; requires such person to enroll in full-time study in an approved master's degree for mental health practitioners program at a New York state public institution of higher education or private not-for-profit college or university in this state which leads to licensure as a mental healt
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Introduced
12/03/2021
12/03/2021
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
Establishes the New York state masters-in-mental health incentive scholarship program for qualified persons at a New York state public institution of higher education who seeks a career as a mental health clinician; requires such person to enroll in full-time study in an approved master's degree for mental health practitioners program at a New York state public institution of higher education or private not-for-profit college or university in this state which leads to licensure as a mental health counselor, family therapist, creative arts therapist, psychoanalyst, or applied behavioral analyst; requires the execution of a service contract agreeing to be employed for four years by a non-profit organization licensed, funded or designated by the office of mental health, the office of addiction support and services, or the office for persons with developmental disabilities; makes related provisions.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the New York State Masters-in-Mental Health Incentive Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships for qualified New York residents who enroll full-time in approved master's degree programs for mental health practitioners (such as mental health counselors, family therapists, or applied behavioral analysts) at New York public or private non-profit institutions. The recipients must agree to work for at least 4 years at a non-profit organization licensed or designated by the Office of Mental Health, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, or the Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. The scholarships cover tuition up to the annual rate charged by the State University of New York, and the awards are subject to conversion to student loans if the recipient fails to complete the program or work in the required field. The bill authorizes the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation to promulgate rules and regulations to administer the program.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Patricia Fahy (D)*,
Peter Abbate (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Last Action
referred to higher education (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A8501 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08501&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08501 |
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