NY S08945

Establishes a workgroup led by the Department of Labor and Division of Veterans' Affairs to study licensing requirements for military spouses and recommend procedures to address difficulties encountered by spouses relocating between states, with findings due to the governor and legislative leadership by January 1, 2020.

Authorizes the commissioner of education to issue one-year alternative teaching certificates to graduates of the Troops for Teachers program and certain alternative teacher certification organizations, with teachers required to complete a mentoring program before receiving permanent certification.

Adopts the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses licensed in one participating state to practice in other participating states under a multistate licensure privilege, subject to each state's practice laws and disciplinary authority.

Permits military spouses with out-of-state professional licenses to qualify for New York licenses in equivalent occupations (including professions under general business law, insurance producers, and real estate agents/brokers) if their out-of-state license meets standards equal to or exceeding New York's standards.

Most provisions take effect 90 days after enactment; Part A takes effect immediately with workgroup findings due January 1, 2020.