New York A11315 mandates SUNY and CUNY institutions offering a master of social work degree to provide a maternal mental health elective course.
New York A11315 amends the education law to require State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) institutions offering a master of social work degree to include a maternal mental health elective course. This course will provide comprehensive training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and instruct students on best practices for screening, referral, and treatment. The bill aims to ensure that social work graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to address maternal mental health issues effectively.
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