Senate Bill S3036

2023-2024 Legislative Session

Provides for licensure of school psychologists

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Current Bill Status - In Senate Committee Higher Education Committee


  • Introduced
    • In Committee Assembly
    • In Committee Senate
    • On Floor Calendar Assembly
    • On Floor Calendar Senate
    • Passed Assembly
    • Passed Senate
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed By Governor

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2023-S3036 (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
A2033
Current Committee:
Senate Higher Education
Law Section:
Education Law
Laws Affected:
Add Art 166-A §§8720 - 8727, amd §§6507, 6503-a & 7602, Ed L; amd §413, Soc Serv L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
2009-2010: S6358, A418
2011-2012: S5676, A233
2013-2014: S2923, A3570
2015-2016: S4995, S6587, A420
2017-2018: S692, A1132
2019-2020: S1423, S4340, A1182
2021-2022: S4347, A545

2023-S3036 (ACTIVE) - Summary

Provides for the licensure of school psychologists; authorizes the use of the title "school psychologist" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice of school psychology; sets forth requirements for professional licensure (including educational attainment, experience, exam and fee)

2023-S3036 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2023-S3036 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   3036
 
                        2023-2024 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 26, 2023
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. BROUK, ADDABBO, HELMING, HOYLMAN-SIGAL -- read twice
   and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee
   on Education
 
 AN  ACT  to  amend  the  education  law  and the social services law, in
   relation to the practice of school psychology

   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Legislative  intent and findings.   The legislature finds
 that the ever-growing social and emotional needs of children  and  youth
 have  only  been  intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The legislature
 acknowledges that the U.S. Surgeon General has declared a national emer-
 gency in relation to children's mental  health,  and  that  parents  and
 professionals  are  calling for greater access to mental health services
 for children. The legislature therefore intends, as we emerge  from  the
 pandemic, that we ensure services are available for children, youth, and
 their  parents  to  seek  the help they need by allowing school psychol-
 ogists to assist these individuals outside of a traditional setting. The
 legislature finds that increasing the number  of  trained  professionals
 who are able to provide mental health services outside of an educational
 setting will be positive for the children, parents, school, and society.
 School  psychologists  are  trained and educated in psychopathology, the
 psychology of learning, motivation and human  development  in  order  to
 address  the  many  factors  influencing  their adjustment in school and
 life.  Accordingly,  these  factors  may  include  trauma,  social   and
 emotional adjustment, inequitable and historically marginalized communi-
 ty  conditions, school climate, and home/school/community collaboration.
 The legislature therefore declares that by addressing the needs of chil-
 dren through prevention services, assessments and/or counseling,  school
 psychologists  can  contribute  to their future success. It is important
 that school psychologists are held to specific  standards  and  require-
 ments that will ensure competent services.
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD05604-02-3
              

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jmccutchen189
1 month ago

School psychologists are equipped with extensive education and training on childhood and adolescent developmental and educational needs. As such, we are also trained in the areas of counseling and consultation in order to support mental health needs. In this current mental health crisis, it is imperative that we take action and allow our trained school psychologists also have access to licensure and work in the private facilities. This would allow us to work in more settings that support the mental health of our children who are significantly struggling post pandemic and in this every changing technology-fueled life that is continuing to further isolate the children around us. Please let this bill go through as it will open the doors for more widespread mental health supports in our communities!!

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