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NY S07359
Bill
Status
6/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Adriano Espaillat
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AI Summary
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Office of Mental Health shall identify or develop suicide prevention materials for educators in consultation with the Education Department, covering depression symptoms, cultural manifestations, warning signs, and response actions for at-risk youth
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Educational materials shall be made available on the Education Department website with a hyperlink provided on the Office of Mental Health website
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Suicide prevention instruction may be included in health education for all secondary school students and taught by health education certified teachers
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School districts and boards of cooperative educational services may use these materials at their option to educate students as they deem appropriate
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Act takes effect July 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to suicide prevention; provides that the office of mental health and the education department shall identify or develop materials for educators regarding suicide prevention measures and signs of depression among school-aged students; related information shall be available on the Internet and may be included in schools.
Last Action
referred to mental health
6/10/2014