New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York A1745: Provides for licensure of school psychology practitioners
Status: In committee, May 20, 2026
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.
What the bill says
An act to amend the education law and the social services law, in relation to the practice of a licensed school psychology practitioner.
From the amended text, May 20, 2026:
AN ACT to amend the education law and the social services law, in relation to the practice of a licensed school psychology practitioner THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Legislative intent and findings. The legislature finds that the ever-growing social and emotional needs of children and youth have only been intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislature acknowledges that the U.S. Surgeon General has declared a national emergency in relation to children's mental health, and that parents and professionals are calling for greater access to mental health services for children. The legislature therefore intends to ensure services are available for children, youth, and their parents to seek the help they need by allowing school psychology professionals to assist these individuals outside of a traditional setting. The legislature finds that increasing the number of trained professionals who are able to provide mental health services outside of an educational setting will be positive for the children, parents, school, and society. School psychology professionals are trained and educated in psychopathology, the psychology of learning, motivation and human development in order to address the many factors influencing their adjustment in school and life. Accordingly, these factors may include trauma, social and emotional adjustment, inequitable and historically marginalized community condi- EXPLANATION--Matter in …
Sponsors
- Linda Rosenthal (D, 67) · primary sponsor
- Steven Otis (D, 91)
- Albert Stirpe (D, 127)
- Michael Benedetto (D, 82)
- Amy Paulin (D, 88)
- Andrew Hevesi (D, 28)
- Catalina Cruz (D, 39)
- Karines Reyes (D, 87)
- Emily Gallagher (D, 50)
- Billy Jones (D, 115)
- Anna Kelles (D, 125)
- Donna Lupardo (D, 123)
Latest actions
- : PRINT NUMBER 1745A
- : AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- : REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- : REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Subjects: Education Law
Common questions
- What is A1745?
- A1745 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Provides for licensure of school psychology practitioners.
- What does A1745 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the education law and the social services law, in relation to the practice of a licensed school psychology practitioner.
- What is the status of A1745?
- In committee as of May 20, 2026. Latest action: PRINT NUMBER 1745A (May 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored A1745?
- Linda Rosenthal (D, 67), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for A1745?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1745
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