October 23, 2023

Several weeks ago we informed NYS Council members of a bill that (if enacted) would repeal a section of Education Law that requires applicants to pass a written examination in order to qualify as a licensed master social worker (LMSW).  The ‘same as’ bills are sponsored by Assemblywoman Gonzalez-Rojas (A5291) and by Senator Samra Brouck (S5975).

We’d like to know your thoughts about this legislation so we can represent your viewpoints on the matter.  Please tune in to our upcoming Thursday morning NYS Council Member Support and Public Policy call (10/26/23) beginning at 9:15 so we can discuss the legislation and form a position.  
Thank you!

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2023-2024 Regular Sessions
S.5975 IN SENATE Introduced by Sen. BROUK — read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education

AN ACT to repeal paragraph (d) of subdivision 1 of section 7704 of the education law requiring applicants to pass an examination in order to qualify as a licensed master social worker The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. Paragraph (d) of subdivision 1 of section 7704 of the 2 education law is REPEALED. 3 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.