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NY A10292
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Seawright
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AI Summary
- Establishes a pilot program for schools with existing aging programs to develop curriculum for professionals working with older adults
- Creates a curriculum team of faculty and project directors appointed by the Office for the Aging, Education Commissioner, and Health Commissioner to develop syllabus templates for advanced practice classes in aging
- Covers specialty topics including primary care, specialty medicine, trauma-informed practice, sexual health, healthy aging, aging in place, end-of-life care, and serving diverse populations
- Establishes a workforce development center for gerontological/geriatric education funded by multiple state agencies to recruit schools, provide student incentive awards, faculty honoraria, and coordinate internships
- Pilot program runs for 3 years: first 2 years track and benchmark learning opportunities, third year expands to additional schools; act expires 3 years after taking effect
Legislative Description
Establishes a pilot program for schools with active aging programs or specializations in place; creates a curriculum team that shall identify areas that are most relevant to persons working with older adults currently, and/or represent emerging and evidenced-based practices and create a suggested syllabus template for an advanced-year practice class in the field of aging; creates the workforce development center for professional development in gerontological/geriatric education.
Last Action
referred to higher education
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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