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NY A05191
Provides for the employment of mental health professionals by school districts.
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Introduced
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
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 employ mental health professionals, including certified school psychologists and licensed or certified school social workers, in addition to the health professionals already required. The mental health professionals will be responsible for assessing students' mental health needs, providing interventions and services, and making recommendations about the school environment. The mental health professionals required by this bill are in addition to personnel needed to implement the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (39)
Jessica González-Rojas (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Pat Burke (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Taylor Darling (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),
Billy Jones (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
John McDonald (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5191 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05191&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05191 |
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