Bill > A07419

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for school-based health centers (SBHCs) in New York, defining them as healthcare facilities located within or near K-12 schools that provide primary, preventive, acute, and mental health services to students at no out-of-pocket cost. The legislation outlines detailed requirements for establishing, operating, and managing these centers, including provisions for sponsoring entities, staffing, access to care, consent procedures, and services. Key provisions include mandating full-time health staff during school hours, ensuring services are tailored to student needs, providing care coordination with outside providers, and establishing protocols for data management and insurance reimbursement. The bill requires SBHCs to offer core services such as comprehensive primary care, medical diagnosis and treatment, health education, mental health services, and social services referrals. Centers must also obtain parental consent, coordinate with schools and existing healthcare providers, and contribute to public health surveillance. The legislation aims to improve student healthcare access by creating a structured, comprehensive approach to providing medical services directly in school settings, with a focus on meeting the diverse healthcare needs of students across different age groups and communities.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7419