S447C
An act to amend the Education Law — 2023-03-20 · Calendar #238
The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Stavisky to amend Education Law and address the state's nursing shortage by allowing up to 30 percent of clinical simulation training to be conducted using sophisticated simulation equipment rather than traditional clinical settings. The bill (S447C, Calendar No. 238) passed on a roll call vote, 58-0. Sen. Stavisky credited two and a half years of collaborative work with the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, the State Education Department, SUNY, and CUNY for improving the legislation. The measure aims to expand nursing program capacity by allowing colleges and universities throughout the state to accommodate more students in their programs, addressing longstanding space constraints that previously limited enrollment in clinical classes. The bill takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
Passed Senate
Ayes: 58
· Nays: N/A
Debate Summary
Sen. Stavisky explained the bill addresses the nursing shortage by allowing up to 30 percent of clinical simulation training to be conducted using sophisticated simulation equipment rather than requiring all clinical hours in traditional settings. The legislation was developed collaboratively over two and a half years with the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, the State Education Department, SUNY, and CUNY. By permitting simulation-based training, the bill enables colleges and universities to accommodate more nursing students in their programs, addressing space constraints that previously limited enrollment in clinical classes.