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- Referred to judiciary
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1077
- Referred to judiciary
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Provides for distance learning for continuing education of home inspectors and hearing aid dispensers
In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4468
Title of bill
An act to amend the real property law and the general business in relation to the approval of distance learning courses for continuing education
Purpose of bill
This proposal would permit on-line and distance learning for home inspector and hearing aid dispenser continuing education courses.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill would amend Real Property Law §444-f(1) to permit the Secretary of State to approve distance learning courses for home inspector continuing education courses.
Section two of the bill would amend General Business Law §794(1) to permit the Secretary of State to approve distance learning courses for hearing aid dispenser continuing education courses.
Section three sets an immediate effective date.
Existing law
Current law does not authorize online, computer-based learning for home inspectors and hearing aid dispensers.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Statement in support
Online and distance learning is currently permitted for continuing education in all disciplines regulated by the Department of State, except home inspectors and hearing aid dispensers. Especially in Upstate communities and rural areas, approved providers are limited and course offerings sparse. The Department has received anecdotal evidence from licensees in these areas who have encountered difficulties locating courses or had to travel great distances to obtain the required education. Distance learning provides a great convenience to all licensees. This method of course delivery increases access to approved continuing education courses and allows licensees to take continuing education according to their own schedules, thereby reducing the need to take time off from work to attend live courses.
Budget implications
None.
Effective date
The bill would become effective immediately.
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