Bill > S01712

This bill amends the New York State Social Services Law to include care and services provided by school psychologists under Medicaid coverage. Specifically, the bill allows Medicaid to cover services delivered by school psychologists who are certified or authorized to provide care within their professional scope under the education law. The bill includes an important caveat that this provision does not expand or modify the existing scope of practice for school psychologists. The new provision will be added as paragraph (nn) to subdivision 2 of section 365-a of the social services law. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, which gives state agencies time to prepare for implementing the new coverage. By expanding Medicaid coverage to include school psychologist services, the bill aims to increase access to mental health services for Medicaid recipients, particularly in educational settings.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1712