S3278: Provides for licensure of school psychology practitioners

Summary

Provides for the licensure of school psychology practitioners; authorizes the use of the title "licensed school psychology practitioner" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice of licensed school psychology practitioners; sets forth requirements for professional licensure (including educational attainment, experience, exam and fee); provides for issuance of limited permits under specified circumstances; identifies exempt persons; establishes mandatory continuing education requirements.

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Amends the Education Law.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill provides for licensure of school psychology practitioners and defines the educational and experiential qualifications necessary for licensure and continued practice.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Higher Education · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Higher Education · New York State Senate.

Cosponsors

Albert A. Stirpe, Amy Paulin and 44 more on Agora

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Democratic35
Republican11

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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The sponsor's argument

Why Samra Brouk says this is needed

The ever-growing social and emotional needs of students have only been intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we emerge from the pandemic, we must ensure services are available for students and their parents to seek the help they need by allowing school psychologists to assist chil- dren outside of a traditional setting. Increasing the number of trained individuals who are able to assist students outside of an educational setting will be positive to the children, parents, school, and society. School psychologists are trained and educated in the psychology of learning, motivation and human development in order to address the many factors influencing the performance of students. These factors may include school diversity, school climate, and home/school/community collaboration. By addressing the needs of students through prevention services, assessments and/or counseling, school psychologists can contribute to the future success of students. It is important that school psychologists are held to specific standards and requirements that will ensure competent services for school children and their fami- lies. This bill is necessary to provide schools with a framework in which they can be assured they are employing licensed school psychol ogists.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 5, 2025Result: passed
(59) (1) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesMay 29, 2025Result: passed
(20) (0) (0) (1)

Full history

May 21, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Higher Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Senate
May 20, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Higher Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly

Show full history (7 earlier events)

Jun 5, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
May 29, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
May 29, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1479
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1479
NY Senate
Jan 24, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Senate
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly