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A 5878 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Allows for reasonable accommodations for the examination portion of licensure requirements to become a social worker for individuals for whom English is not their primary language

Summary
Allows for reasonable accommodations for the examination portion of licensure requirements to become a social worker for individuals for whom English is not their primary language and a test in their primary language is not available.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables non-English speaking social workers to obtain licenses, improving access to mental health services and supporting healthcare workforce diversity.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves language barrier for social worker licensure, expanding employment access for non-native speakers and aligning with employment standards90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Sam Berger
Sam Berger
DDemocratic
NY
27
Co
Photo of Chantel Jackson
Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
NY
79
Co
Photo of Manny De Los Santos
Manny De Los Santos
DDemocratic
NY
72
Co
Photo of Monique Chandler-Waterman
Monique Chandler-Waterman
DDemocratic
NY
58