S.897

Provides that institutions of higher education may permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions to graduate or be matched with residency or clinical programs early.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Allows institutions of higher education to permit final-year students in mental health care graduate programs to graduate early or be matched with.

This bill provides that institutions of higher education may permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions to graduate early or be matched with residency or clinical programs early. The bill defines a "mental health care professional" as a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, professional counselor, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or any other individual licensed or certified to provide or administer mental health care.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Eduction Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee