NY S 7894
in committeeEstablishes a master of social work paid field practicum pilot program
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did NY S 7894 pass?
Not yet. NY S 7894 is in committee as of 2026-04-27 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-27): PRINT NUMBER 7894A
What is NY S 7894 about?
Establishes a master of social work paid field practicum pilot program to provide a stipend to students who are enrolled in a master of social work program for the first 450 hours of field practicum completed towards such masters' degree; requires the office of mental health to complete a report making recommendations on how to expand the pilot program to increase the number of social workers in the state, improve representation in the field of social work, mitigate student debt and improve labor conditions for social workers upon graduation.
Who sponsors NY S 7894?
Julia Salazar is the primary sponsor of NY S 7894, joined by 10 cosponsors.
Description
Establishes a master of social work paid field practicum pilot program to provide a stipend to students who are enrolled in a master of social work program for the first 450 hours of field practicum completed towards such masters' degree; requires the office of mental health to complete a report making recommendations on how to expand the pilot program to increase the number of social workers in the state, improve representation in the field of social work, mitigate student debt and improve labor conditions for social workers upon graduation.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-04-27 — PRINT NUMBER 7894A
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Julia Salazarprimary
- Cordell Clearecosponsor
- Nathalia Fernandezcosponsor
- Kristen Gonzalezcosponsor
- Robert Jacksoncosponsor
- Brian Kavanaghcosponsor
- Zellnor Myriecosponsor
- Jessica Ramoscosponsor
- Luis R. Sepúlvedacosponsor
- Lea Webbcosponsor
- Jeremy Zellnercosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-05-13
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
referral-committee
2026-04-27
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO MENTAL HEALTH
amendment-passage,referral-committee
2026-04-27
PRINT NUMBER 7894A
amendment-passage
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: A 9379
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