A09379Introduced in the Assembly
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.
Introduced by Jo Simon, District 52
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
print number 9379b
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Mental Health Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · March 10, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
13 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Keith Brown | 12 | Yes |
| Sam Berger | 27 | Yes |
| Jo Simon | 52 | Yes |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | 58 | Yes |
| Eddie Gibbs | 68 | Absent |
| Manny De Los Santos | 72 | Yes |
| Chantel Jackson | 79 | Yes |
| Yudelka Tapia | 86 | Yes |
| Christopher Eachus | 99 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to mental health
referred to mental health
amend (t) and recommit to mental health
print number 9379a
reported referred to ways and means
amend and recommit to ways and means
print number 9379b
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