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Senator · Senate District 4
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History
- Substituted by A680
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.799
- Referred to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Authorizes the provision of free spaying and neutering services in lieu of self-instructional course work for continuing education requirements for veterinarians
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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BILL NUMBER:S4449
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to providing free spaying and neutering services in lieu of self-instructional course work for continuing education requirements for veterinarians
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to allow veterinarians to satisfy a portion of their triennial registration requirement by performing free spay and neuter services in conjunction with a municipality, SPCA, humane society or animal protection association.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends subdivision 2 of section 6704-a of the education law, as added by chapter 328 of the laws of 2010.
Section two sets forth the effective date.
Justification
Existing law requires veterinarians to register triennially with the State Education Department, and complete a minimum of forty-five hours of-acceptable formal continuing education, a maximum of twenty-two and one-half hours of which may be self-instructional course-work acceptable to the department. This training offers obvious value, but could be improved by encouraging continuing education that also benefits the communities they serve. Allowing veterinarians to use the triennial registration period to perform community service would reduce the animal shelter overcrowding that leads to euthanasia as well as the economic burden for municipalities experiencing growing budget shortfalls.
Prior legislative history
A.711B of 2013-2014 A.1663 of 2011-2012
Fiscal implications
By encouraging veterinarians to perform volunteer spay and neuter services, the effect of this legislation would be to lower shelter costs for municipalities including New York City.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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