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NY A04142
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Phara Souffrant Forrest
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AI Summary
- Requires all SUNY and CUNY campuses to maintain at least one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per 1,000 full-time equivalent students based on on-campus capacity
- Mandates establishment of a board of advisors and experts at each campus two years after the law takes effect to review and update the staff-to-student ratio every five years thereafter
- Updated ratios must be based on actual ratios within New York State and new benchmark information, but cannot fall below one clinician per 1,000 students
- Prohibits funding these positions through student fees created after the law's effective date, though campuses may pursue federal funding or private grants
- Takes effect on July 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses and for state colleges and universities to update such ratio every five years.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/10/2023
Full Bill Text
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