New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A9379 — Establishes a master of social work paid field practicum pilot program

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced December 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Establishes a pilot program providing stipends for social work students' field practicums.

This bill creates a pilot program that offers stipends to students in master's social work programs for their first 450 hours of field practicum. It also mandates a report on ways to expand the program to address social worker representation and labor conditions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill could provide financial support for social work students, potentially improving their job readiness and financial stability.

Summary

Establishes a master of social work paid field practicum pilot program to provide a stipend to students who are enrolled in a master of social work program for the first 450 hours of field practicum completed towards such masters' degree; requires the office of mental health to complete a report making recommendations on how to expand the pilot program to increase the number of social workers in the state, improve representation in the field of social work, mitigate student debt and improve labor conditions for social workers upon graduation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 9379B

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS

  3. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  4. PRINT NUMBER 9379A

  5. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO MENTAL HEALTH

  6. REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

  7. REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does A9379 do?
Establishes a master of social work paid field practicum pilot program to provide a stipend to students who are enrolled in a master of social work program for the first 450 hours of field practicum completed towards such masters' degree; requires the office of mental health to complete a report making recommendations on how to expand the pilot program to increase the number of social workers in the state, improve representation in the field of social work, mitigate student debt and improve labor conditions for social workers upon graduation.
Who sponsors A9379?
A9379 is sponsored by Jo Anne Simon.
What is the current status of A9379?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced December 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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