New York S01312 mandates at least one full-time licensed or certified social worker in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high, and senior.

New York S01312 amends the education law to require the employment of at least one full-time licensed or certified social worker in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high, and senior high school. The board of education or trustees of every public school district must ensure this requirement is met, effective July 1, 2025. These social workers must operate within their lawful scope of practice and are not to be funded through special education provisions.

New York S01312 mandates at least one full-time licensed or certified social worker in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high, and senior.

New York S01312 amends the education law to require the employment of at least one full-time licensed or certified social worker in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high, and senior high school. The board of education or trustees of every public school district must ensure this requirement is met, effective July 1, 2025. These social workers must operate within their lawful scope of practice and are not to be funded through special education provisions.