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NY A03041
NY A03041Requires training for teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of mental health response; requires office of mental health to assist in development of curriculum for training.
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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law and the mental hygiene law, in relation to requiring training for teachers and administrators in the area of mental health response training
AI Summary
This bill mandates that within twelve months of its effective date, teachers and administrators in New York State must undergo training in mental health response, developed with assistance from the Office of Mental Health. This training will cover recognizing signs of mental health crises or illnesses, responding appropriately to situations like suicidal ideation, self-harm, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, and identifying and sharing information about mental health professionals, services, and resources with students and their chosen support systems, provided the student consents. Importantly, this training will not include diagnosing, treating, or counseling individuals, nor will it authorize anyone to provide services requiring a professional license they do not possess. The Office of Mental Health will specifically advise and assist the Commissioner of Education in creating the curriculum for this training.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Anna Kelles (D)*,
Chris Burdick (D),
William Colton (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Al Taylor (D),
John Zaccaro (D),
Last Action
print number 3041a (on 02/10/2026)
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