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NJ A668

NJ A668
Provides that institutions of higher education may permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions to graduate or be matched with residency or clinical programs early.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Provides that institutions of higher education may permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions to graduate or be matched with residency or clinical programs early.

AI Summary

This bill allows institutions of higher education to permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed counselors, to graduate early or be matched with residency or clinical programs early during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years, provided they have completed all required coursework and the institution appoints a staff member to mentor the student during the residency or clinical program.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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