State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village) is proud to
announce that the senate has unanimously passed, by a vote of 61-0,
legislation he introduced aimed at increasing employment opportunities
for veterans. The bill amends the education law to make it easier for
veterans who move to New York State from elsewhere in the country to
continue practicing in their chosen careers.
The bill (S.3776) states that a veteran who has an out-of-state license
in a field which is recognized as a profession under New York’s
education law may be granted a temporary license to practice in this
state for the length of time that takes for their new permanent license
to be approved.
In addition, if it is determined that the education, training and prior
admission to the practice in one’s previous state are roughly equivalent
to New York’s requirements, then such veteran will be approved to
practice in New York.
Many of applicable professions covered by New York’s education law
relate to medical practitioners such as dentists, chiropractors,
optometrists, and podiatrists. However, a variety of other jobs are also
included such as social workers, massage therapists, nutritionists,
athletic trainers, nurses, engineers and architects.
“As a Marine Corps veteran and as someone who represents a district
where many veterans live, I have seen firsthand how difficult it can be
for this population to find work after they return to civilian life,”
Sanders said. “This legislation will allow us to honor our veterans for
their service by ensuring that their education, training, and admission
to practice a profession are respected in this state.”
Having now passed the senate, Sanders’ legislation will move on to the
Assembly where a companion bill (A9842) has been introduced by Assembly
Member Michaelle Solages. Once it gets approval there, it will be
delivered to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Source: The Office of State Senator James Sanders, Jr.
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