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NY S01665

NY S01665
Requires two qualified psychiatrists to be employed by each school district to perform and coordinate the provision of mental health services in the public schools.


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Introduced
01/13/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring two qualified psychiatrists to be employed by each school district

AI Summary

This bill amends the education law to require each school district to employ two qualified psychiatrists, as defined in the mental hygiene law, to perform and coordinate the provision of mental health services in the public schools, including providing mental health appraisals of students. The bill states that these psychiatrists shall be employed at a compensation to be agreed upon by the parties.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/03/2024)

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