New York S08152 authorizes funeral directing apprenticeships as an alternative to licensing exams.

New York S08152 amends the public health law to authorize funeral directing apprenticeships as an alternative to licensing examinations. These apprenticeships must be four-year programs led by licensed funeral directors. The bill also requires the Department of Health to develop criteria for these apprenticeships, which must include specialized curriculum models aligning with the content and requirements of the licensure examination. Successful completion of an apprenticeship qualifies an individual for a funeral director license, an undertaker license, or an embalmer license.

New York S08152 authorizes funeral directing apprenticeships as an alternative to licensing exams.

New York S08152 amends the public health law to authorize funeral directing apprenticeships as an alternative to licensing examinations. These apprenticeships must be four-year programs led by licensed funeral directors. The bill also requires the Department of Health to develop criteria for these apprenticeships, which must include specialized curriculum models aligning with the content and requirements of the licensure examination. Successful completion of an apprenticeship qualifies an individual for a funeral director license, an undertaker license, or an embalmer license.