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History
- Referred to higher education
- Referred to higher education
Companion bill
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Provides for the licensure of rehabilitation counselors by the department of education
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Micah Kellner
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring licensing of rehabilitation counselors
Purpose
This bill would define and provide for the use of the profession of rehabilitation counseling. It would establish a State Board for rehabilitation counseling and set requirements for professional licensing.
Summary of provisions
The education law is amended by adding a new article 152 which outlines the requirements of rehabilitation counseling.
Justification
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 productive employment for people with disabilities. These opportunities should not be compromised or lost through the use of vocational rehabilitation personnel with inadequate or inappropriate qualifications or experience. This legislation would help ensure that people with disabilities and their families are protected from the problems that result from the fact that any untrained individual may use the title of Rehabilitation Counselor. This bill would guarantee that individuals who call themselves Rehabilitation Counselors and offer vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities must meet minimum professional standards in order to practice under this title.
Legislative history
2008-07 S.1477 - Referred to Higher Education 2006-05 S.4648 - Referred to Higher Education 2004-03 S.165 - Referred to Higher Education 2002-01 Referred to Higher Education (;lbs; not available)
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the five hundred forty-fifth day after it shall have become law, provided, however, that any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be promulgated, amended and repealed on or before such date.
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