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- Recommit, enacting clause stricken
- Referred to higher education
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BILL NUMBER:S6184
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring licensing of rehabilitation counselors
Purpose or general idea of bill
Provides for the licensing of rehabilitation counselors.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill defines and provides for the use of the title "Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor." Further, it establishes a State Board for Rehabilitation Counseling and sets for the requirements for such 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 passage by the Federal Government 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 that may have inadequate or inappropriate qualifications or experience.
This legislation should help to 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 guarantees 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.
Prior legislative history
A.3756-B/S.1124-B (1997-1998) A.6777-A/S.6512-A (1999-2000) A.1083-B/S.503-B (2001-2002) A.1535-B/S.165-B (2003-2004) A.7382-A/S.4648-A (2005-2006) A.9505/S.1477 (2006-2008) A.1011 (2009-2010)
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the five hundred and forty-fifty 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implement the provisions of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be promulgated, amended and repealed on or before such date.
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