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NY S07659
Bill
Status
1/5/2022
Primary Sponsor
Anna Kaplan
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AI Summary
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Requires SUNY and CUNY to administer optional mental health surveys to students at the start of freshman and junior years, with results shared with chancellors, institutional presidents, and licensed mental health practitioners.
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Mandates creation of five-member mental health committees at each university system to disseminate mental health resources and recommend policies on mental health wellness days and excused absences from class.
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Requires all faculty and staff at SUNY and CUNY to complete annual mental health training focused on identifying signs of mental distress in students, with training format prescribed by the chancellor and commissioner.
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Directs both university systems to review enrollment policies for extended mental health leave provisions, create telehealth and virtual counseling options, include mental health seminars in new student orientation, and implement additional mental health improvement programs.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires the state university of New York and the city university of New York to adopt certain provisions related to student mental health such as administering student mental health surveys, establishing a mental health committee, administering mental health training to faculty and staff, and improving university policies regarding mental health.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/3/2022