Bill > S09240

This bill establishes a pilot program for schools that already have programs focused on aging, creating a curriculum team composed of experts from the office for the aging, the department of education, and the department of health. This team will identify current and emerging best practices in working with older adults and develop a suggested syllabus template for advanced courses in aging studies. The program will run for two years, focusing on tracking learning opportunities and expanding participation, with a third year dedicated to identifying additional schools. Additionally, a workforce development center will be created to provide professional development in gerontological/geriatric education, funded by various state agencies and supported by public/private partnerships, to recruit and coordinate schools, offer incentives, collect data, and develop further training resources, with the entire program set to expire three years after it becomes law.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9240