Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jun 21, 2012 |
referred to higher education delivered to assembly passed senate ordered to third reading cal.1473 committee discharged and committed to rules |
Mar 23, 2012 |
print number 6092b |
Mar 23, 2012 |
amend and recommit to higher education |
Jan 13, 2012 |
print number 6092a |
Jan 13, 2012 |
amend and recommit to higher education |
Jan 04, 2012 |
referred to higher education |
Senate Bill S6092A
2011-2012 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Assembly Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
2011-S6092 - Details
2011-S6092 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S6092 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring licensing of rehabilitation counselors PURPOSE: Provides for the licensing of rehabilitation counselors. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: This bill would define and provide for the use of the title "Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor." It would establish a State Board for rehabilitation counseling and set requirements for professional licensing. JUSTIFICATION: Currently, there is no provision of law that defines the title "Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor" or sets guidelines for the practice of the profession of rehabilitation counseling. The recent passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
2011-S6092 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6092 I N S E N A T E (PREFILED) January 4, 2012 ___________ Introduced by Sen. DeFRANCISCO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring licensing of rehabilitation counselors THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new article 152 to read as follows: ARTICLE 152 REHABILITATION COUNSELING SECTION 7550. INTRODUCTION. 7551. DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF "REHABILITATION COUNSELING". 7552. PRACTICE OF REHABILITATION COUNSELING AND USE OF THE TITLES "REHABILITATION COUNSELOR" AND "LICENSED REHABIL- ITATION COUNSELOR". 7553. STATE BOARD FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELING. 7554. REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE. 7555. LIMITED PERMITS. 7556. EXEMPT PERSONS. 7557. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. 7558. SEPARABILITY. S 7550. INTRODUCTION. THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO THE PROFESSION OF REHA- BILITATION COUNSELING. THE GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL PROFESSIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY OF THIS TITLE SHALL APPLY TO THIS ARTICLE. S 7551. DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF "REHABILITATION COUNSELING". THE PRACTICE OF THE PROFESSION OF REHABILITATION COUNSELING IS DEFINED AS A SYSTEMATIC PROCESS WHICH ASSISTS PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL, MENTAL, DEVELOP- MENTAL, COGNITIVE, AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL, CAREER, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING GOALS IN THE MOST INTEGRATED SETTING POSSIBLE THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF THE COUNSELING PROCESS. THE COUN- SELING PROCESS INVOLVES COMMUNICATION, GOAL SETTING, AND BENEFICIAL GROWTH OR CHANGE THROUGH SELF-ADVOCACY, PSYCHOLOGICAL, VOCATIONAL, EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
2011-S6092A - Details
2011-S6092A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S6092A TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring licensing of rehabilitation counselors PURPOSE: Provides for the licensing of rehabilitation counselors. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: This bill would define and provide for the use of the title "licensed Rehabilitation Counselor." It would establish a State Board for rehabilitation counseling and set requirements for professional licensing. JUSTIFICATION: Currently, there is no provision of law that defines the title "licensed Rehabilitation Counselor" or sets guidelines for the practice of the profession of rehabilitation counseling. The recent passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) underscores the importance of providing individuals with disabilities with accessible and appropriate rehabilitation services. Several key sections of the ADA relate to improving opportunities for
2011-S6092A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6092--A I N S E N A T E (PREFILED) January 4, 2012 ___________ Introduced by Sen. DeFRANCISCO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring licensing of rehabilitation counselors THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new article 152 to read as follows: ARTICLE 152 REHABILITATION COUNSELING SECTION 7550. INTRODUCTION. 7551. DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF "REHABILITATION COUNSELING". 7552. PRACTICE OF REHABILITATION COUNSELING AND USE OF THE TITLES "REHABILITATION COUNSELOR" AND "LICENSED REHABIL- ITATION COUNSELOR". 7553. STATE BOARD FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELING. 7554. REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE. 7555. LIMITED PERMITS. 7556. EXEMPT PERSONS. 7557. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. 7558. SEPARABILITY. S 7550. INTRODUCTION. THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO THE PROFESSION OF REHA- BILITATION COUNSELING. THE GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL PROFESSIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY OF THIS TITLE SHALL APPLY TO THIS ARTICLE. S 7551. DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF "REHABILITATION COUNSELING". THE PRACTICE OF THE PROFESSION OF REHABILITATION COUNSELING IS DEFINED AS A SYSTEMATIC PROCESS WHICH ASSISTS PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL, MENTAL, DEVELOP- MENTAL, COGNITIVE, AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL, CAREER, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING GOALS IN THE MOST INTEGRATED SETTING POSSIBLE THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF THE COUNSELING PROCESS. THE COUN- EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
co-Sponsors
(D) Senate District
(R, C, IP) Senate District
(R, C, IP, RFM) Senate District
2011-S6092B (ACTIVE) - Details
2011-S6092B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S6092B TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring licensing of rehabilitation counselors PURPOSE: Provides for the licensing of rehabilitation counselors. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: This bill would define and provide for the use of the title "Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor." It would establish a State Board for rehabilitation counseling and set requirements for professional licensing. JUSTIFICATION: Currently, there is no provision of law that defines the title "Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor" or sets guidelines for the practice of the profession of rehabilitation counseling. The recent passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) underscores the importance of providing individuals with disabilities with accessible and appropriate rehabilitation services.
2011-S6092B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6092--B I N S E N A T E (PREFILED) January 4, 2012 ___________ Introduced by Sen. DeFRANCISCO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring licensing of rehabilitation counselors THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new article 152 to read as follows: ARTICLE 152 REHABILITATION COUNSELING SECTION 7550. INTRODUCTION. 7551. DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF "REHABILITATION COUNSELING". 7552. PRACTICE OF REHABILITATION COUNSELING AND USE OF THE TITLES "REHABILITATION COUNSELOR" AND "LICENSED REHABIL- ITATION COUNSELOR". 7553. STATE BOARD FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELING. 7554. REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE. 7555. LIMITED PERMITS. 7556. EXEMPT PERSONS. 7557. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. 7558. MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION. 7559. SEPARABILITY. S 7550. INTRODUCTION. THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO THE PROFESSION OF REHA- BILITATION COUNSELING. THE GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL PROFESSIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY OF THIS TITLE SHALL APPLY TO THIS ARTICLE. S 7551. DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF "REHABILITATION COUNSELING". THE PRACTICE OF THE PROFESSION OF REHABILITATION COUNSELING IS DEFINED AS A SYSTEMATIC PROCESS WHICH ASSISTS PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL, MENTAL, DEVELOP- MENTAL, COGNITIVE, AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL, EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
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