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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 420 of the laws of 2002 amending the education law relating to the profession of social work, and to amend chapter 676 of the laws of 2002 amending the education law relating to defining the practice of psychology, in relation to the professions of social work and mental health practitioners
Purpose
Relates to activities and services provided under articles of the education law pertaining to the professions of social work and mental health practitioners.
Provisions
Section 9 of chapter 420 of the laws of 2002 amending the education law relating to the profession of social work as amended by section I part II of chapter 57 of the laws of 2009, is amended to include a state agency as defined in section 32 of the executive law.
Extends the provisions until June 1, 2014, provided that such entities shall annually report to the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the chair of the senate finance committee, the chair of the assembly ways and means committee and the chairs of the higher education committees in both houses of the legislature on their progress towards compliance with article 154 of the education law by June I of each year until this section is repealed.
Section 17-a of chapter 676 of the laws of 3003 amending the education law relating to degining the practice of psychology, as amended by section 2 of part II of chapter 57 of the laws of 2009, is amended.
Justification
To allow social workers and psychologists to continue to practice beyond the sunset date of June 1, 2010.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after April 1, 2010.
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