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NY S03390

NY S03390
Requires each institution of higher education to make publicly available its policy on notifying the parent, guardian, or emergency contact of a student under twenty-one of certain controlled substance and alcohol violations, including rule infractions, and controlled substance or alcohol related hospitalizations or overdoses; requires such colleges and institutions to conduct regular training on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.


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Introduced
01/27/2025
In Committee
06/10/2025
Crossed Over
06/13/2025
Passed
12/05/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/05/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring each institution of higher education to make publicly available its policy on notifying the parent, guardian, or emergency contact of a student under twenty-one years old of certain controlled substance or alcohol violations

AI Summary

This bill, known as "Beau's law," requires colleges and universities in New York to publicly disclose their policies for notifying parents, guardians, or emergency contacts when a student under 21 years old is involved in alcohol or controlled substance violations. These violations can include rule infractions, legal violations, or incidents involving alcohol or drug-related hospitalizations or overdoses. Additionally, the bill mandates that these institutions conduct regular training for relevant administrators and staff on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), specifically focusing on how FERPA guidelines apply to health and safety emergencies related to student alcohol or drug incidents. The institutions have discretion in determining the frequency and specifics of these training sessions. The law will take effect on the first of July following its enactment, with provisions allowing for immediate preparation of necessary regulations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.599 (on 12/05/2025)

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