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NY A09018
NY A09018Requires schools to include instruction on the prevention of eating disorders as an integral part of their health education programs.
summary
Introduced
01/10/2020
01/10/2020
In Committee
01/10/2020
01/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring schools to include instruction on the prevention of eating disorders as an integral part of their health education programs
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York State Education Law to require all schools to include instruction on the prevention of eating disorders as an integral part of their health education programs for students in grades six through twelve. The instruction is intended to foster and develop a healthy self-image and prepare students to live healthy lives. The Commissioner of Education may consult with the Comprehensive Care Centers for Eating Disorders in developing this curriculum. The bill will take effect on September 1 following its enactment, with the necessary rules and regulations authorized for implementation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
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| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09018&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 01/14/2020 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09018&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09018 | 01/14/2020 |
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