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NY A01028
Bill
Status
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Licensed mental health practitioners required to register triennially with the Department of Education must receive education and training on substance use disorder, the specific needs of the substance use disorder community, and co-occurring disorders.
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Training purpose is to ensure mental health practitioners are adequately equipped to care for patients dealing with co-occurring disorders.
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The Department of Education shall incorporate substance use disorder education and training into mental health practitioner licensing requirements and continuing education requirements for practitioners who support patients with substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders.
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The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires mental health practitioners to receive training on substance use disorder, the specific needs of the substance use disorder community and co-occurring disorders.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024