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NY A07591
NY A07591Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program to provide additional educational opportunities for students at certain universities and colleges in the state to enroll in academic programs that lead to a degree or degrees required for licensure in any of the mental health professions.
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Introduced
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to establishing the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program
AI Summary
This bill establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program to provide additional educational opportunities for students at certain universities and colleges in the state to enroll in academic programs that lead to a degree or degrees required for licensure in any of the mental health professions. The programs are designed to screen, test, counsel, tutor, and assist economically and educationally disadvantaged residents of the state who have the potential for successful completion of a post-secondary program in a mental health profession. The programs are to be funded by state appropriations and must be reviewed and approved by the Board of Regents.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Anna Kelles (D)*,
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Chris Eachus (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Last Action
print number 7591b (on 01/25/2024)
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