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Apr 29, 2026

NASW–New York condemns the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act — a devastating blow to civil rights and democratic participation. Read our full statement to learn about the impact and how social workers can take action.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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May 06, 2025

Effective May 6, 2025, the New York State Board of Regents approved emergency regulatory amendments aligning social work licensure exam requirements with national ASWB standards. These changes now permit testing accommodations for English as a Second Language (ESL) candidates, including extended time and the use of approved dictionaries.

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