Education & Human Services News January 3, 2020

Updated Joint Guidance on Privacy and Student Education and Health Records

The U.S. Department of Education and the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released updated joint guidance addressing the application of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to records maintained on students. The guidance, which was first issued in November 2008, clarifies for school administrators, health care professionals, families, and others how FERPA and HIPAA apply to education and health records maintained about students. The revised guidance includes additional frequently asked questions and answers addressing when a student’s health information can be shared without the written consent of the parent or eligible student under FERPA, or without written authorization under the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

Funding Announced to Protect Non-Public Schools and Religious-Based Institutions

Governor Cuomo announced more than $10 million has been awarded to make security enhancements at non-public schools and cultural centers, including religious-based institutions, to protect against the threat of hate crimes. This is the second round of funding distributed through New York’s Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Grant Program and will support 207 projects. The grant, which is administered by the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, will provide up to $50,000 in funding for additional security training, cameras, door-hardening, improved lighting, state-of-the-art technology and other related security upgrades at each eligible facility.

Senate Holds Hearing on Capital Needs of Colleges

On December 16, 2019, the Senate Committee on Higher Education held a public hearing on the capital funding needs of institutions of higher education in New York State. In her opening remarks, Senator Stavisky observed that both public and private colleges & universities have significant capital needs, especially in light of the recent enactment of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act this past June. SUNY officials testified that the SUNY system has over 2,900 buildings to maintain across the State and that the need to construct new buildings is driven not only by the age and physical condition of the existing buildings, but also by enrollment trends, programmatic needs, and sustainability efforts. SUNY officials further highlighted recent sustainability achievements of the SUNY system intended to help New York State meet its energy goals, including investments in LED lighting and geothermal power. SUNY officials also referenced key aspects of their request for a 5 year capital plan, which seeks $5 billion over 5 years for investments in critical maintenance, facility needs, and SUNY hospitals. Representatives of New York’s private colleges also testified to their efforts to invest in their campuses, with much of the discussion centered on sustainability. Mary Beth Labate of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) spoke to New York’s HECap Grant program and the way in which it makes investing in green building projects more feasible for institutions of all sizes. She urged lawmakers to continue supporting HECap and to consider enacting additional funding programs geared specifically toward sustainability initiatives. She also urged lawmakers to “think holistically” by exploring potential public-private partnerships that would allow all institutions to “stretch their dollars further to meet common goals,” noting that there may be existing capacity that could be leveraged before pursuing new construction projects.

 Assembly Holds Hearing on the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI) and the Benefits Cliff

On December 16, 2019, the Assembly Committee on Social Services held a public hearing to gather information regarding work that is being done by different nonprofit groups involved in Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiatives (ESPRI), with a specific focus on effective strategies and services that have been implemented to alleviate homelessness and poverty. In addition, Assemblyman Hevesi, chair of the committee, was interested in discussing the benefits cliff and other barriers to self sufficiency. Representatives with knowledge and experience of the ESPRI’s currently operating in Rochester, Syracuse, Jamestown, Buffalo, and Watertown all testified. They reported tremendous success in short time periods. Each initiative has been focused on developing innovative ideas based on cross systems collaboration, mentor ship, and wrap around services for members of their respective communities. Across most sites, lack of access to affordable transportation and child care were the most common barriers to individuals achieving employment and moving out of poverty. A common theme also approached as each initiative is taking different steps to provide financial literacy and training for those in poverty to help achieve financial security. Lastly, each ESPRI is taking careful steps to track data and outcomes in order to quantify progress. Assembly members were very pleased with the work being done across these initiatives, and heard from many that sustainable state funding is key to continuing progress. In addition, they will continue to review criteria and eligibility for a number of programs and services aimed to help individuals in poverty, but also ways to eliminate the benefits cliff. Full video of the hearing can be found here.

Assembly Hearing on Mayoral Control for NYC

Also on December 16, 2019, the Assembly Committee on Education held a hearing to assess the effectiveness of mayoral control of the New York City School District and hear from stakeholders on the ways to address the inequities in schools and improve student performance. In 2019, the legislature extended the provisions of mayoral control for three years, until June 30, 2022, and included provisions to increase parental involvement on the Panel for Education Policy and Community District Education Council. Assembly member Benedetto said that the Assembly will have several hearings on this topic between now and 2022.

Assembly Hearing on Substance Use Disorder Services and Barriers to Accessing Those Services

On December 17, 2019, the Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse held a hearing to examine the efficacy of former and current substance use disorder services and how they may be improved upon in upcoming years, especially in light of the continuing heroin and opioid crisis. Various providers and advocacy organizations testified regarding the importance of prioritizing proven treatment, including medication assisted treatment, as well as additional services for those in recovery including adorable housing. Some individuals testified regarding the the challenges faced in light of professional shortages and the need to provide a cost-of-living increase to help recruit and retain workers. Full video of the hearing can be found here.

DOH Updates

The monthly Medicaid Managed Care Policy and Planning Meeting was held on December 12, 2019 which provided the following updates in relation to children’s behavioral health, foster care, and the First 1,000 Days Initiative.

  • Behavioral Health
  • Rates and Billing for Youth Peer Supports and Training (YPST): YPST will be available as a State Plan service for children who meet medical necessity as defined in the CFTSS Provider Manual, effective January 1, 2020. The service will be billed using the same codes and paid at the same amounts as Family Peer Support Services (FPSS).
  • Crisis Intervention: New York has submitted a SPA to CMS for Crisis Intervention services for children with a requested effective date of January 1, 2020.
  • Foster Care
  • Draft Documents: VFCA 29I Billing Guidance and Transition of Children Placed in Foster Care and VFCA Benefits into MMC: The following guidance documents were distributed at the December 10 VFCA Workgroup meeting.
  • “K” Codes for VFCA members: Since October 1, 2019, DOH has been working to make sure only VFCA per diem cases are identified with a “K9” code on rosters.
  • First 1,000 Days

DOH presented on maternal-infant care interventions related to the 1,000 days. The purpose of the presentation was to review the recommendations and pilot results of the 1,000 days on Medicaid initiative’s 10-point plan, and highlight specific proposals and ways plans can collaborate with providers and CBOs to implement all or selection of these interventions. The Department suggested plans could implement the various interventions as either part of a maternal-infant care package; as a standalone VBP arrangement; as part of a new arrangement or as a social determinant of health (SDH) component of an existing VBP arrangement; as part of an SDH Network if the 1115 Waiver is approved; and/or as part of “in lieu of” services.

Legislative Spotlight

The following bills have been signed into law by the Governor:

  • Authorization to Attend Kindergarten. A7112 Benedetto – S1624 Skoufis. This bill authorizes the board of education of every school district within the state to require minors who are five years of age on or before December first to attend kindergarten, except minors whose parents elect not to enroll their children in school until the following September, or students enrolled in non-public school or are home schooled. This authorization is currently provided to certain city school districts across the state and would be expanded statewide. 
  • Commission for the Educational Advancement of Multilingual Learner. A8211-A Arroyo – S4031-B Jackson. This bill establishes a commission to study and prepare a report on legislative recommendations to close the achievement gap and high school graduation rates between multilingual learners and their English proficient peers from prekindergarten through twelfth grade.
  • Policies or Contracts under Student Accident or Health Insurance A492 Lifton – S6197 Breslin. This bill is the state’s interpretation of what can qualify as an “expected benefit” under New York law, which also complies with the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). It amends the Insurance law to clarify that New York law permits insurers to issue policies that contain “expected benefits” to institutions of higher education. Among these benefits would be dental, vision, or intercollegiate sport coverage, and the ability to obtain traveler’s insurance.
  • Tobacco Research Products. A7351 Gottfried – S.5300 Rivera. This bill exempts medical research tobacco products from tax and regulatory requirements intended for commercial tobacco products.
  • Notice of Change in Foster Care Placement. A7974 Richardson – S6215 Montgomery. This bill requires an agency with which a child has been placed, either voluntarily or as a result of an abuse or neglect finding, or to whom guardianship and custody has been transferred as a result of the child being freed for adoption, to report to the attorney for the child no later than ten days in advance of any change in the child’s placement status and not later than the next business day in any case in which an emergency placement change has been made.
  • Standards and Training for Child Day Care. A2766-A Hevesi – S4990-A Biaggi. This bill requires child care providers to receive training in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES).
  • Reviewing Suicide Prevention Programs. A6471 Cruz – S.2403 Carlucci. This bill establishes a review of suicide prevention programs by the Office of Mental Health.
  • Report on Suicide Prevention Programs. A7564-B Fernandez- S406-A Sepulveda. This bill requires the Office of Mental Health to prepare a submit a writer report on the development of plans, programs, and services to prevent and reduce suicide/suicidal behaviors, as well as a report on prevention services and program initiatives directed towards high risk minority groups and demographics.

The following bills have been vetoed by the Governor:

  • Preserving Family Bonds Act. A2199-A Joyner -S4203A Savino. This bill would have allowed post-termination visitation and/or contact between children and their birth parents or sibling in termination of parental rights proceedings provided it is deemed in the best interest of the child.
  • Insurance Coverage for Eating Disorders. A1619 Rozic – S3101 Biaggi. This bill would have amended the definition of eating disorder for purposes of coverage by health insurance companies to include any eating disorder contained in the most recent version of the DSM.
  • GPA Admissions Requirement for Graduate-level Teacher and Educational Programs. A4538 Glick – S5410 Sanders. This bill would have eliminated the requirement that a student needs to obtain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA to be admitted to these programs.

The following bills are currently in the Governors office:

  • Hempstead Union Free School District Monitor. A8403 Raynor – S6559 Thomas. This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Education to appoint a state monitor to oversee the Hempstead Union Free School District.
  • Wyandanch Union Free School District Monitor. A8422-A Jean-Pierre – S6588-A Brooks. This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Education to appoint a state monitor to oversee the Wyandanch Hempstead Union Free School District.
  • Syracuse STEAM High School. A7914-A Magnarelli – S.5946-B May. This bill establishes the Syracuse city school district regional STEAM high school to provide instruction to students in the Onondaga, Cortland and Madison county BOCES and the central New York region in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) areas.
  • Regulation of Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Products. A6296-A Englebright – S501-B Kaminsky. This bill regulates toxic chemicals in children’s products and requires notification to consumers about children’s products containing chemicals of concern and dangerous chemicals.

New York State Register

December 31, 2019

  • Charges for Professional Health Services. The Department of Financial Services issued a notice of emergency and proposed rule making to establish schedules of maximum permissible charges for professional health services payable as no-fault insurance benefits to contain the costs of no-fault insurance.
  • Required Signage Warning Against the Dangers of Illegal Products. The Department of Health issued a notice of emergency rule making to require sellers of legitimate e-liquids and e-cigarette products to warn consumers against the dangers of illegitimate ones.
  • Prohibition on the Sale of Electronic Liquids with Characterizing Flavors. The Department of Health issued a notice of emergency and proposed rule making to prohibit the sale of electronic liquids with characterizing flavors.
  • School Immunization Requirements. The Department of Health issued a notice of adoption to align language with national immunization regulations and guidelines.
  • Traffic and Parking Regulations at SUNY Old Westbury. The State University of New York issued a notice of proposed rule making to amend existing regulations to update traffic and parking regulations.
  • Traffic and Parking Regulations at State University Agricultural and Technical College at Morrisville. The State University of New York issued a notice of proposed rule making to amend existing regulations to update traffic and parking regulations.
  • Limits on Administrative Expenses and Executive Compensation. The Office of Victim Services issued a notice of adoption to codify the determination made in the Matter of Leading Age NY, Inc. v. Shah (2018), striking a portion of the rule.

December 24, 2019

  • Implement Statutory Requirements to Include Enhanced Background Checks, Annual Inspections, Annual Training and Safety. The Office of Children and Family Services issued a notice of emergency rule making to implement statutory requirements to include enhanced background checks, annual inspections, annual training and safety.
  • Instructional Time for State Aid Purposes. The State Education Department issued a notice of emergency rule making to provide school districts with additional flexibility when establishing their school calendars.
  • Annual Professional Performance Reviews of Classroom Teachers and Building Principals. The State Education Department issued a notice of emergency rule making to implement part YYY of chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019 governing annual teacher and principal evaluations.
  • Restricted License for Clinical Laboratory Technologist. The State Education Department issued a notice of emergency and proposed rule making to establish a new restricted license for clinical laboratory technologists in toxicology and allows individuals employed by a New York State Department of Health certified laboratory who meet the requirements for a restricted license to receive a certification allowing them to perform toxicology laboratory services.
  • Continuing Education in the Profession of Public Accountancy. The State Education Department issued a notice of emergency and proposed rule making to eliminate the three-year exemption from the mandatory continuing education requirement for newly licensed certified public accountants and public accountants.
  • Duties and Responsibilities of the Counsel of the State Education Department. The State Education Department issued a notice of emergency and proposed rule making to change the internal organization of the State Education Department since the position of executive deputy commissioner is currently vacant.
  • Extended Eligibility for Participation in Inclusive Athletic Activities. The State Education Department issued a notice of emergency and revised rule making to establish a definition for inclusive athletic activities and establish the eligibility rules applicable to participants in such inclusive athletic activities.
  • Relates to Professional Development Plans and Other Related Requirements for School Districts and BOCES. The State Education Department issued a notice of adoption to improve the quality of teaching and learning for teachers and leaders for professional growth.
  • Update Provisions Relating to Pupil Transportation. The State Education Department issued a notice of proposed rule making to update the regulations pertaining to pupil transportation.

December 18, 2019

  • Children’s Behavioral Health Services. The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services issued a notice of adoption to identify addiction treatment services for children and families.
  • Designated Services (Acupuncture and Telepractice). The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services issued a notice of adoption to identify standards for designation to provide acupuncture or telepractice services.
  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. The Department of Health issued a notice of proposed rule making to support implementation of eWIC; clarify rules for violations, penalties, hearings and conform vendor authorization criteria.

Funding Opportunities

National Dislocated Worker Grant – Hurricane Maria (NDWG – HM)

The New York State Department of Labor is making funding available for the provision of job readiness, career development services, employment access, and follow-up services to individuals who are unemployed or underemployed due to or impacted by Hurricane Maria and/or migrated to NYS from Puerto Rico after being dislocated due to Hurricane Maria. Single award amounts will not exceed $100,000. Applicants that receive an award under this RFA, accrue expenditures of at least 70% of the award amount, and maintain compliance with the terms and conditions of the RFA may reapply for an additional $100,000 award, if sufficient funding and time remain.

Due January 10, 2020

2020-2025 State Adult Literacy Education

The State Adult Literacy Education (ALE) Program provides funding for adult education programs for under-educated and disadvantaged adults. Eligible agencies include not-for-profit agencies (e.g., community-based organizations, post-secondary institutions, and literacy volunteer agencies).

Due January 10, 2020

2020-2021 Documentary Heritage Program grants

Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) grants are designed to build a more comprehensive and equitable documentation of New York State’s history and culture by supporting projects that identify, survey, collect, arrange, describe, and make available records that relate to groups and topics traditionally under-represented in the State’s historical record.

Due January 14, 2020

New York State Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education – Hazard Abatement Board (HAB) 2020

The New York State (NYS) Hazard Abatement Board (HAB) awards grants for programs that provide occupational safety and health training for public entities, private businesses, labor organizations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and trade associations. Eligible programs must train and educate workers, supervisors and/or businesses and must promote workplace accident and injury prevention.

January 24, 2020

Community Based Residential Program

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) invites applications from not-for-profit and for-profit providers for the development and operation of Community Based Residential Programs (CBRP) for individuals under Community Supervision. The CBRP is a housing initiative to assist parolees under the jurisdiction of DOCCS to attain stability in the community while providing for individual case needs and community safety.

Due January 30, 2020

NYGEAR UP Year 7: College Success

The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation is looking to provide services to assist NYGEAR UP students in their first year in higher education so that they can succeed in school. Services provided by NYGEAR UP through this RFP should not, to the maximum extent possible, duplicate services otherwise offered to these students but supplement and enhance them. It is critical that projects coordinate with campus programs, including academic support services for the best effect.

Due January 31, 2020

Creating Healthy Schools and Communities – Component A

The New York State Department of Health seeks applications from organizations to implement a comprehensive, community-based participatory approach to increasing opportunities for physical activity and improved nutrition for people across the age span. Funded organizations will establish and expand local public health efforts to readily implement evidence-based physical activity and nutrition strategies that build on existing community assets and coalitions, allowing for the flexibility to tailor interventions that meet the unique needs of communities, and leverage resources from multiple stakeholders and sectors (e.g. early child care, local government, faith-based, business and industry, community recreation and parks, mass media, transportation, community planning and design, and education) in high-need communities of New York State (NYS).

Due February 4, 2020

Creating Healthy Schools and Communities, Component B – Physical Activity and Nutrition Center of Excellence

The New York State Department of Health (Department), Bureau of Community Chronic Disease Prevention (BCCDP), State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) Program seeks applications from organizations to serve as a Physical Activity and Nutrition Center of Excellence (PANCE) to support Component A grantees. The funded applicant will provide subject matter expertise, training, technical assistance, and resource support, conduct needs assessments of Component A grantees, and facilitate the CoP for grantees to support achievement of work plan activities.

Due February 4, 2020

Capital Awards for Crisis Residential Programs for Children and Adults

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) announces the availability of capital funds for the acquisition of new property, construction of new facilities and/or the rehabilitation of existing buildings for purposes of developing licensed Residential Crisis Support, Intensive Crisis Residence and/or Children’s Crisis Residence programs in accordance with 14 NYCRR Part 589.

Due February 5, 2020

NY State Office for New Americans Immigrant Community Navigator Program

Low-income new American communities in New York State often lack reliable information regarding workforce development opportunities and other opportunities open to all New Yorkers to fully participate in our State’s civic and economic life. Dedicated outreach and community welcoming efforts are needed to help low-income immigrants gain access to the same opportunities available to all others in the State and country. To address this need, the New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) is seeking local leadership to coordinate and conduct outreach to low-income immigrant communities, and to create a grassroots network of ONA Immigrant Community Navigators to help low-income new Americans.

Due February 6, 2020

Advanced Course Access (ACA) Program

The NYS Education Department is looking to increase equity in access to advanced courses, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and dual-credit courses, for high school students who currently have very limited or no access to advanced courses, through online learning, distance learning, or other evidence-based methods. Eligible applicants include Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)-led consortium and the Big 5 public school districts (New York City, Yonkers, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo).

Due February 11, 2020

Regional Immigration Assistance Centers (2nd Round)

The New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services (ILS) announces the availability of funds and solicits proposal from New York State counties to support a network of Regional Immigration Assistance Centers aimed at improving the quality of indigent legal services to non-citizen clients.

Due February 25, 2019

New York City Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for Students with Disabilities

New York City Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for Students with Disabilities (Pre-ETS for SWD) – Provision of Pre-ETS to New York City students with disabilities (between the ages of 14 and 21) who need such services and are potentially eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation services.

Due March 13, 2020

Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG- 2) Request for Applications (RFA)

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $3.7 million in funding available to increase employment opportunities for approximately 800 apprentices with a focus on underrepresented populations. These apprentices will enter into trades in high-demand occupations, with a focus on the emerging fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Information Technology, as well as other in-demand occupations. Please note that this solicitation focuses on promoting the expansion of NYS RAs and as such, RAs in the field of construction are not eligible for funding under this RFA unless the trade is to be used for the upkeep and maintenance of a facility owned by the business entity employing the apprentice, such as plant maintenance trades.

Due April 30, 2020

Workforce Development Initiative Consolidated Funding Application

Through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA), a single application for multiple sources of state funding, New York State is soliciting applications for funding from the Workforce Development Initiative (WDI). This announcement is meant to provide a general overview of the programs included in the WDI. The application materials, guidebook, program guidelines and other details are available online at https://www.ny.gov/workforcedevelopment. Project plans and applications will be accepted on a continual basis beginning on May 8, 2019.

P-12 Schools: Green and Clean Energy Solutions Program

The P-12 Schools Initiative encourages schools to lower energy use and utility bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the leading contributor to climate change. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis dependent on resource availability until December 31, 2022

Coming Up

2020 State of the State

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Board of Regents Monthly Meetings (2020)

  • January 13 – 14 (Monday and Tuesday)
  • February 10 – 11 (Monday and Tuesday)
  • March 2 – 3 (Monday and Tuesday)
  • April 6 – 7 (Monday and Tuesday)
  • May 4 – 5 (Monday and Tuesday)
  • June 8 – 9 (Monday and Tuesday)
  • July 13 – 14 (Monday and Tuesday)
  • August (Recess)
  • September 14 – 15 (Monday and Tuesday)
  • October 19 – 20 (Monday and Tuesday)
  • November 16 – 17 (Monday and Tuesday)
  • December 14 – 15 (Monday and Tuesday)

Upcoming NYSED State Board Meetings

 Tentative meeting dates:

  • Landscape Architecture: December 2, 2020 (New York City)
  • Pharmacy: November 11, 2020
  • Architecture: November 10, 2020 (New York City)
  • Podiatry: November 6, 2020 (New York City and Albany, via video)
  • Ophthalmic Dispensing: October 27, 2020 (Albany, New York City)
  • Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology: October 15, 2020 (TBD)
  • Physical Therapy: September 27, 2019 (Albany, New York City)
  • Pharmacy: September 22, 2020
  • Medicine: September 18, 2020 (New York City)
  • Acupuncture: September 16, 2020 (New York City)
  • Podiatry: September 11, 2020 (New York City and Albany, via video)
  • Landscape Architecture: August 25, 2020 (New York City)
  • Architecture: August 12, 2020 (New York City)
  • Occupational Therapy: July 9, 2020 (New York City and Albany, via video)
  • Medicine: June 19, 2020 (New York City, Albany and Buffalo, via video)
  • Athletic Trainer: June 4, 2020 (Albany, New York City)
  • Nurse: June 3, 2020 (New York City)
  • Architecture: May 20, 2020 (New York City)
  • Pharmacy: May 7, 2020
  • Podiatry: May 7, 2020 (New York City and Albany, via video)
  • Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology: April 30, 2020 (Tarrytown)
  • Landscape Architecture: April 22, 2020 (New York City)
  • Occupational Therapy: April 20, 2020 (Albany and New York City, via video)
  • Respiratory Therapy: April 9, 2020 (Albany, New York City and Rochester, via video)
  • Acupuncture: April 6, 2020 (New York City and Rochester, via video)
  • Nurse: March 25, 2020 (New York City) Canceled
  • Medicine: March 6, 2020 (New York City and Buffalo, via video)
  • Pharmacy: March 5, 2020
  • Chiropractic: February 27, 2020 (Albany)
  • Occupational Therapy: February 24, 2020 (Albany and New York City, via video)
  • Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology: February 14, 2020 (New York City and Rochester, via video)
  • Perfusion: February 14. 2020 (New York City, Albany and Syracuse, via video)
  • Pathologists’ Assistant: February 13, 2020 (New York City and Albany, via video)
  • Architecture: February 12, 2020 (New York City)
  • Dentistry: January 24, 2020 (New York City)
  • Podiatry: January 23, 2020 (New York City and Albany, via video)
  • Certified Public Accountant: January 22, 2020 (Albany, Buffalo and New York City, via video)
  • Veterinary Medicine: January 17, 2020 (New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester, via video)
  • Medical Physics: January 16, 2020 (New York City, Albany and Rochester, via video)
  • Nurse: January 15, 2020 (New York City and Syracuse, via video)
  • Acupuncture: January 13, 2020 (New York City)
  • Optometry: January 10, 2020 (New York City)

Respiratory Therapy: January 9, 2020 (New York City, Syracuse and Albany, via video)