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- Referred to higher education
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the review of licensure standards for architecture and landscape architecture
Purpose
Provides for the review of licensure standards for architecture and landscape architecture.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends the Education Law by adding a new section 7309 which provides that the State Education Department shall conduct periodic reviews of existing standards for architect licensure to determine if updates are needed based upon the standards for professional preparation of architects. The State Education Department must submit a report with its findings to the Legislature and the Governor starting April 1, 2017, and every five years after.
Section 2 of the bill amends the Education Law by adding a new section 7329 which provides that the State Education Department shall conduct periodic reviews of existing standards for landscape architect licensure to determine if updates are needed based upon the standards of professional preparation of landscape architects. The State Education Department must submit a report with its findings to the Legislature and the Governor starting April 1, 2017, and every five years after.
Section 3 of the bill sets forth the effective date.
Existing law
Currently, the Education Law does not require the State Education Department to conduct a frequent review of the licensure standards for architects and landscape architects.
Justification
A September 2015 editorial in the New York Times noted that architecture licensure review is not completed frequently enough. Mr. Frank J. Mruk III, an associate dean at New York Institute of Technology's School of Architecture and Design, notes that the standards for licensure should be reconsidered because the field frequently changes as new ideas and schools of thought in design emerge (Frank J. Mruk, III, Architect Licensing Needs a Gut Rehab, Wall Street Journal, Sept. 29, 2015, The education pathway is not aligned with the modern industry, and the amount of time it takes to complete the schooling component, subsequent internship, and the grueling exam means that many architects cannot start their careers until their 30s.
A more frequent review of licensure standards for architects and landscape architects will keep New York State Education Department's licensure requirement for education and experience up to date so those licensed professionals using the title "architect" in New York State will continue to be of the highest quality.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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