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NY A02033

NY A02033
Provides for the licensure of school psychology practitioners; authorizes the use of the title "licensed school psychology practitioner" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice of licensed school psychology practitioners; 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
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law and the social services law, in relation to the practice of a licensed school psychology practitioner

AI Summary

This bill provides for the licensure of school psychologists in New York. It defines the practice of school psychology, which includes assessment, evaluation, counseling, consultation, and programming to address the educational, developmental, and mental health needs of students from birth to age 22. The bill sets forth the educational, experience, and examination requirements for obtaining a professional license as a school psychologist, as well as provisions for limited permits and exemptions for certain professionals. The bill also amends existing laws to include licensed school psychology practitioners as mandated reporters of child abuse and maltreatment, and to include them on the state board for psychology.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (41)

Ed Braunstein (D)* Harvey Epstein (D)* Dave McDonough (R)* Linda Rosenthal (D)* Jeffrion Aubry (D),  Michael Benedetto (D),  Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),  Kenny Burgos (D),  Robert Carroll (D),  Sarah Clark (D),  Catalina Cruz (D),  Brian Cunningham (D),  Inez Dickens (D),  Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),  Patricia Fahy (D),  Emily Gallagher (D),  Aileen Gunther (D),  Andrew Hevesi (D),  Alicia Hyndman (D),  Chantel Jackson (D),  Billy Jones (D),  Anna Kelles (D),  Donna Lupardo (D),  John Mikulin (R),  Steve Otis (D),  Amy Paulin (D),  Steven Raga (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  Nader Sayegh (D),  Rebecca Seawright (D),  Maryjane Shimsky (D),  Gina Sillitti (D),  Jo Anne Simon (D),  Matt Slater (R),  Doug Smith (R),  Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),  Al Stirpe (D),  Monica Wallace (D),  Mary Beth Walsh (R),  Ken Zebrowski (D),  Stefani Zinerman (D), 

Last Action

print number 2033a (on 05/17/2024)

Taxonomy

Health
  • ‐ Infants and Children
  • ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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