Bill > S03287

This bill amends the New York State education law to equalize the professional licensing requirements for individuals with bachelor's degrees in engineering and engineering technology. Specifically, the bill ensures that applicants with a bachelor's degree in engineering technology will now have the same educational and experience credit requirements, the same eligibility for an "engineer in training" identification card, and the same examination and examination eligibility requirements as those with a bachelor's degree in engineering. The legislation aims to remove previous disparities in professional credentialing between these two closely related academic disciplines. The changes will take effect 180 days after becoming law and will apply to professional engineer license applications received on or after that date. This modification recognizes the technical expertise of engineering technology graduates and provides them with equivalent professional opportunities to traditional engineering degree holders.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3287