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Survey of Programs and Agencies Exempt from Licensure Laws

Survey of programs and agencies exempt from licensure laws Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2013 extended and expanded the exemption from licensure for individuals employed in programs under the oversight of certain state and local agencies. In 2013, the Education Department, in consultation with the Executive and exempt State agencies (OMH, OPWDD, OASAS, OCFS, OTDA, DOH, DOCCS and OFA), developed an online survey to collect information from programs and agencies that provide one or more of the five restricted services identified in law. The Office of the Professions (OP) compiled the results and, based on these findings, OP has now developed a supplemental survey to collect information from programs and agencies. The response to these questions will comply with the statutory requirement that the exempt agencies submit information about the number and occupational title of individuals who are not licensed as of July 1, 2014. Programs and agencies that did not submit the 2013 survey will also have the opportunity to answer those questions when completing the 2014 survey. Eligible programs can access the online survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/SWMHPAug2014. Please complete this survey by Monday, September 15, 2014. (8/5/14)