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NY A04287
Bill
Status
2/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Rivera
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AI Summary
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Amends education law to require instruction on medical risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use during pregnancy as part of required health education courses in junior and senior high schools
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Students must demonstrate knowledge of this subject matter through tests, graded projects, reports, or other means prescribed by school authorities
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Instruction must be taught by teachers holding a certificate to teach health
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Related courses in secondary school curriculum must support health education regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires secondary schools to include within their health education course the medical and legal ramifications of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use during pregnancy.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/4/2012