Bill > A09560

This bill, known as the "building retention and internship-to-degree graduate employment (BRIDGE) act," amends education law to allow students in a master of social work (MSW) program to obtain a limited work permit. Specifically, it permits individuals who have completed at least 450 hours of required field work in a registered MSW program to apply for this permit. The permit will be issued upon application and requires a licensed supervisor to certify they will oversee the permit holder and allow them to continue providing care within their practice or agency. Crucially, this limited permit becomes effective immediately upon the applicant's graduation from their MSW program, allowing them to practice social work under the supervisor's guidance and according to the commissioner's regulations, with a validity period similar to other limited permits.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9560