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NY A05481

NY A05481
Requires training for teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of mental health first aid; requires office of mental health to assist in development of curriculum for training.


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Introduced
02/12/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law and the mental hygiene law, in relation to requiring training for teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of mental health first aid The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the Education Law and Mental Hygiene Law to require training for teachers, administrators, and instructors in the area of mental health first aid. The Commissioner of Education, in conjunction with the Office of Mental Health, is authorized and directed to prescribe the necessary regulations and establish such programs and training related to mental health first aid. The Office of Mental Health is also required to advise and assist the Commissioner of Education in developing a training curriculum to meet the needs of individuals experiencing mental health issues.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

enacting clause stricken (on 02/03/2020)

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