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NY A01869
NY A01869Provides for absence from school for the mental or behavioral health of the minor.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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 allow for absence from school due to the mental or behavioral health of a minor student. Specifically, it adds a new provision that allows the commissioner to establish rules for permitting absences related to a student's mental or behavioral health, in addition to existing rules for absences due to religious observance and education. The bill also makes some minor technical changes to the language around attendance requirements for minors receiving instruction outside of public schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D)*,
Charles Barron (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Mathylde Frontus (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1869 | 01/12/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01869&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01869 | 01/12/2021 |
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