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NY A03722
NY A03722Requires schools to include instruction on the prevention of eating disorders as an integral part of their health education programs.
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Introduced
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
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 requiring schools to include instruction on the prevention of eating disorders as an integral part of their health education programs
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Education Law to require schools to include instruction on the prevention of eating disorders as an integral part of their health education programs for students in grades six through twelve. The purpose of this instruction is to foster and develop healthy self-image and prepare students to live healthy lives. The Commissioner of Education may consult with the Comprehensive Care Centers for Eating Disorders to develop this age-appropriate instruction.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Jessica González-Rojas (D)*,
Harvey Epstein (D),
Mike Fitzpatrick (R),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Health
- ‐ Disease Prevention
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A3722 | 02/07/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03722&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03722 | 02/07/2023 |
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