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NY A02116
NY A02116Requires the out-of-state placement committee to develop standards, regulations and recommendations for aversive crisis intervention methods and techniques; establishes a holistic autism spectrum disorder treatment center.
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Introduced
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
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 social services law, in relation to the development of standards for the use of aversive interventions for children in public and private schools and programs, including residential facilities; and to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to a holistic autism spectrum disorder treatment center
AI Summary
This bill amends the social services law to prohibit the use of aversive interventions, which are defined as painful or discomforting practices used to eliminate or reduce maladaptive behaviors in children, on children in public and private schools and programs that receive public funding. It also establishes a holistic autism spectrum disorder treatment center within the SUNY Downstate Medical Center that will focus on innovative and effective treatments that avoid aversive interventions and minimize the use of prescription drugs, and integrate holistic treatment techniques into existing communities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
referred to children and families (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A2116 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02116&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02116 |
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