Bill > A04872

This bill, known as "Beau's law", requires colleges and universities to make publicly available their policies regarding parental notification for students under 21 who are involved in alcohol or controlled substance violations. Specifically, the bill mandates that these institutions develop and publish policies about notifying parents, guardians, or emergency contacts when a student under 21 experiences rule infractions, legal violations, hospitalizations, or overdoses related to alcohol or controlled substances. Additionally, the bill requires higher education institutions to conduct regular training for relevant administrators and staff about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), with a specific focus on how FERPA applies to health and safety emergencies involving student alcohol or substance-related incidents. The institutions will have discretion in determining the specific timing and parameters of these training sessions. The law is set to take effect on the first day of July following its passage, with preparatory implementation work allowed to begin immediately.

Budget and Finance, Education, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4872