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NY S00356
Provides for the employment of mental health professionals by school districts.
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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the employment of mental health professionals by school districts
AI Summary
This bill amends the Education Law to require school districts to provide mental health services for all students, in addition to the existing requirement to provide school health services. The mental health services must include the employment of certified school psychologists and licensed or certified school social workers, who will perform duties such as evaluations, screenings, assessments, and interventions to address the mental health needs of students. These mental health professionals are required to be provided in addition to personnel necessary to implement the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Robert Jackson (D)*,
Jabari Brisport (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Jeremy Cooney (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Rachel May (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Roxanne Persaud (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
James Sanders (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S356 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00356&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00356 |
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