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NY A05085
Bill
Status
3/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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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 their freshman and junior years, with results shared to chancellors, institution presidents, oversight councils, and licensed mental health practitioners.
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Mandates establishment of a five-member mental health committee at each university to disseminate mental health resources and recommend policies on mental health wellness days and excused absences for students.
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Requires all faculty and staff at SUNY and CUNY to undergo annual mental health training focused on identifying signs of mental distress in students, with form and manner prescribed by the chancellor and commissioner.
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Directs both universities to review enrollment policies to provide extended mental health leave options, create telehealth and virtual counseling options, include mental health seminars in orientation programs, and institute additional programs to improve student mental health.
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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
referred to higher education
1/3/2024