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NY A05174
Bill
Status
3/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michael Tannousis
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AI Summary
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Amends Education Law Section 355 to require SUNY trustees to establish regulations for a service learning, internship, or independent study program for students working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Permits state-operated institutions and community colleges to offer the program to eligible full-time or part-time students in associate or baccalaureate degree programs interested in careers working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Program must include a work component with verifiable activities related to individuals with developmental disabilities and an academic component completed through written report, journal, or other written assignment.
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Limits academic credit awarded to no more than six credits for successful program completion.
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Takes effect ninety days after enactment; SUNY trustees authorized to adopt necessary rules and regulations immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Establishes a service learning, internship or independent study program for students interested in working with individuals with developmental disabilities; mandates such program shall consist of a work component with verifiable activities related to individuals with developmental disabilities as determined by the state university trustees, and an academic component related to such activity that will be completed through either a written report or journal, or other written assignment as determined by the state university trustees.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024