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NY A10555

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Stern

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows graduates of accredited master of social work programs to practice supervised social work for up to 90 days after graduation before obtaining full licensure
  • Requires graduates to apply and pay fees for both licensing/examination and a limited permit under Education Law section 7705 to qualify for this exemption
  • Updates existing exemptions in Education Law section 7706 with gender-neutral language (changing "his or her" to "their" throughout)
  • Would take effect January 1 of the year following enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes a graduate of an accredited master of social work program to engage in supervised social work.

Last Action

referred to higher education

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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