NY S05518

Requires psychologists to complete a minimum of 3 hours of continuing education coursework in diversity, equity, and inclusion during each triennial registration period, in addition to existing 36-hour requirement.

Maintains existing requirement of minimum 3 hours in professional ethics, including laws, rules and regulations for practice in New York.

Expands acceptable sponsors for formal continuing education courses to include the American Psychological Association, its divisions, its affiliates, or any department-approved sponsor.

Applies prorated continuing education requirements for psychologists whose first registration date following the effective date occurs between January 1, 2021 and three years from the effective date, at a rate of one hour per month.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.