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NY A02104
Bill
Status
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Mental Health, to develop a notice and consent form for colleges and universities to provide to prospective students upon acceptance.
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Form must allow students or parents/guardians to authorize or decline parental notification regarding the student's mental well-being if identified as potentially at-risk for suicide.
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Form must be included with college acceptance letters in clear, conspicuous manner using the same size type as other acceptance documents.
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Authorizes college employees in positions to identify at-risk students to report concerns to the college president or chief administrative officer, who must consult with a mental health professional before notifying parents or guardians.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of education to develop a notice and consent form to be provided to students and parents by colleges and universities in the state upon acceptance of prospective students to college or university, authorizing permission to contact the parents or guardians of students identified as potentially at-risk for suicide.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
7/24/2023