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NY A01869

NY A01869
Provides for absence from school for the mental or behavioral health of the minor.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
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 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)

Last Action

referred to education (on 01/05/2022)

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