Renames an office of addiction services and supports scholarship program the "NYS Father Peter Young Memorial Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program"; codifies the purposes of such program as offering financial education assistance to individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in addiction studies or the education requirements for an office of addiction services and supports credential at Alfred State College, Stony Brook University or Empire State University.
Summary
Bill S01731 aims to rename an existing scholarship program to the 'NYS Father Peter Young Memorial Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program.' This program is designed to provide financial assistance to individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in addiction studies or the necessary education for credentials in addiction services and supports at designated New York State colleges. The bill seeks to formalize the program's objectives and ensure its continuation under the new name, thereby honoring Father Peter Young's contributions to addiction services.
Impact
The passage of this bill will amend the mental hygiene law to establish the renamed scholarship program, which will enhance educational opportunities for students in the field of addiction studies. By providing financial assistance, the program aims to address the workforce needs in addiction services, potentially improving the quality of care available to individuals struggling with substance use disorders in New York State.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S01731 has been overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by unanimous support in both committee and floor votes. The bill has garnered bipartisan backing, reflecting a shared commitment to addressing addiction issues and supporting education in this critical field.
Contention
There have been no notable points of contention regarding Bill S01731. The discussions and votes indicate a consensus among lawmakers on the importance of supporting addiction professionals through educational funding, with no significant opposition raised during the legislative process.
Same As
Renames an office of addiction services and supports scholarship program the "NYS Father Peter Young Memorial Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program"; codifies the purposes of such program as offering financial education assistance to individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in addiction studies or the education requirements for an office of addiction services and supports credential at Alfred State College, Stony Brook University or Empire State University.
Renames an office of addiction services and supports scholarship program the "NYS Father Peter Young Memorial Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program"; codifies the purposes of such program as offering financial education assistance to individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in addiction studies or the education requirements for an office of addiction services and supports credential at Alfred State College, Stony Brook University or Empire State University.
Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data for incarcerated individuals in medication assisted treatment programs.
Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data for incarcerated individuals in medication assisted treatment programs.
Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program to provide additional educational opportunities for students at certain universities and colleges in the state to enroll in academic programs that lead to a degree or degrees required for licensure in any of the mental health professions.
Requires the office of addiction services and supports and the office of mental health to publish information for calculation of rates paid for certain treatment pursuant to the medical assistance program in a form an manner prescribed by the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports or the commissioner of mental health, as applicable.
Requires the office of addiction services and supports and the office of mental health to publish information for calculation of rates paid for certain treatment pursuant to the medical assistance program in a form an manner prescribed by the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports or the commissioner of mental health, as applicable.
Expands the purposes of the drug treatment and public education fund to include prevention and recovery programs; requires reporting to be made available on the office of addiction services and supports' website.
Expands the purposes of the drug treatment and public education fund to include prevention and recovery programs; requires reporting to be made available on the office of addiction services and supports' website.
Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes.
Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes.