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NY A09560
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sam Berger
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AI Summary
- Creates limited work permits for Master of Social Work students who have completed at least 450 hours of field work, allowing them to practice under supervision before full licensure
- Requires a licensed social work supervisor to certify on the application that they will oversee the permit holder and authorize them to provide care within their practice or agency
- Limited permits become effective immediately upon the applicant's graduation from their MSW program
- Known as the "Building Retention and Internship-to-Degree Graduate Employment (BRIDGE) Act"
- Takes effect 120 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Enacts the "building retention and internship-to-degree graduate employment (BRIDGE) act"; provides limited work permits for students in a master of social work program; establishes policies and procedures for such work permit.
Last Action
print number 9560a
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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