NY S07690

Establishes a new "preceptor" role requiring licensed funeral directors with at least 5 years of experience, no disciplinary actions in the past 5 years, and completion of a training course to supervise registered residents

Requires funeral directing students to complete a minimum 100-hour discernment period with licensed funeral firms before their third semester of study

Mandates registered residents complete a one-year full-time residency under direct preceptor supervision, including embalming at least 12 human remains and directing or assisting with at least 25 funerals

Specifies detailed training requirements covering FTC Funeral Rule, OSHA, ADA, Social Security/VA benefits, and New York state funeral laws, with quarterly reporting to the department

Limits funeral firms to one registered resident per 100 human remains embalmed or funerals conducted annually, with a maximum of two residents per firm