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NY S07558

NY S07558
Requires the department of education to develop school health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools for students who do not receive services pursuant to the individuals with disabilities education act.


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Introduced
06/06/2023
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 the department of education to develop school health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Education to develop school health and mental health professional to student ratios in public schools for students who do not receive services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The ratios must include school nurses, psychologists, counselors, and social workers to ensure students have timely, in-person access to these essential services. The bill aims to address the significant mental health needs of students, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, by ensuring public schools have adequate staffing of health and mental health professionals.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/03/2024)

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