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NY S00563

NY S00563
Provides for absence from school for the mental or behavioral health of the minor.


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Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing for absence from school for the mental or behavioral health of the minor

AI Summary

This bill amends the education law to permit absence from school due to the mental or behavioral health of a minor. The bill requires the Commissioner of Education to establish rules for allowing such absences, similar to the existing provisions for allowing absences for religious observance and education. The bill also makes other clarifying changes to the laws governing school attendance requirements.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/05/2022)

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