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NJ A2837
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Verrelli
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AI Summary
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Allows New Jersey higher education institutions to permit final-year graduate students in mental health care programs to graduate early or be matched with residency/clinical programs ahead of schedule during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years
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Requires students to have completed all required coursework before being eligible for early graduation or placement
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Mandates that institutions appoint a staff member to mentor students during their participation in residency or clinical programs
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Covers graduate programs for psychiatrists, psychologists, professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and other licensed mental health care providers
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Responds to increased demand for mental health professionals resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic
Legislative Description
Provides that institutions of higher education may permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions to graduate or be matched with residency or clinical programs early.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
1/9/2024