New York A05172 establishes apprenticeships as an alternative to licensing exams for funeral directors.

New York A05172 amends the public health law to authorize funeral directing apprenticeships as an alternative to licensing examinations. These apprenticeships must be one- to four-year programs led by licensed funeral directors. The bill requires the development of criteria for these apprenticeships and mandates that they include specialized curriculum models aligning with the content and requirements of the examination for licensure. Successful completion of an apprenticeship qualifies an individual to be licensed as a funeral director and as an undertaker and embalmer.

New York A05172 establishes apprenticeships as an alternative to licensing exams for funeral directors.

New York A05172 amends the public health law to authorize funeral directing apprenticeships as an alternative to licensing examinations. These apprenticeships must be one- to four-year programs led by licensed funeral directors. The bill requires the development of criteria for these apprenticeships and mandates that they include specialized curriculum models aligning with the content and requirements of the examination for licensure. Successful completion of an apprenticeship qualifies an individual to be licensed as a funeral director and as an undertaker and embalmer.