N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 853.11

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 853.11 - Credential renewal; reinstatement

(a)Applications.

(1) The completed application for renewal, including all supporting documentation and fees or any request for inactive status, must be received by the Office at least seventy-five (75) days prior to the credential expiration date.

(2) An application for renewal shall be reviewed and evaluated by the Office within sixty (60) days of receipt and a determination made whether the applicant has satisfied the requirements for renewal. All information in the application is subject to verification and approval by the Office.

(b)Credential renewal requirements. Applications for renewal of a credential pursuant to this section must include documentation of:

(1) completion of sixty (60) clock hours of continuing education and training relevant to the credential and mandatory one-time requirements as determined by the Office. Such education and training must have been completed during the renewal applicant's current credentialed period;

(2) an affidavit stating that the applicant will abide by the applicable Canon of Ethical Principles and Misconduct and the Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs that is signed and dated by the applicant; and

(3) an attestation of the renewal applicant's adherence to the Ethical Conduct.

(c)Expired Credentials.

(1) Expired credentials are invalid upon date of expiration and individuals are prohibited from performing those functions or identifying themselves as a credentialed professional.

(2) If less than one year has elapsed since the expiration of the credential, the previously credentialed professional may apply to renew the credential in accordance with the renewal provisions of this section and submission of a late renewal fee as determined by the Office.

(d)Application for reinstatement.

(1) Persons formerly credentialed may apply to reinstate their expired credential if more than one year has elapsed since the expiration of the credential.

(2) All persons applying for reinstatement of an expired credential pursuant to this subdivision shall complete clock hours of education and training as specified by the Office.

(3) This process:

(i) shall include an affidavit stating that the applicant will abide by the applicable Canon of Ethical Principles and Misconduct and the Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs, signed and dated by the applicant;

(ii) be subject to the reinstatement fee; and

(iii) comply with the provisions of Part 805 of this Title.

(4) All applications for reinstatement shall be reviewed by the Office.

(e)Status of persons in active military service.

(1) Any continuing education requirements for any certification period during which active military service occurs shall be waived and such requirements shall be adjusted pro rata where such service is partially within a certification period.

(2) Any credential expiring during a period of active duty shall be extended for the duration of the period of active service and for twelve (12) months after the individual is released from active duty.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 853.11

Adopted New York State Register September 9, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Issue 36, eff. 9/9/2015

Amended New York State Register July 15, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 28, eff. 4/1/2021

Amended New York State Register February 7, 2024/Volume XLVI, Issue 6, eff. 2/7/2024