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NY A05636
Bill
Status
3/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Officially named "Siena's Law," requires breast cancer education in senior high school health courses to include age and developmentally appropriate instruction on performing self-examinations
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Permits local boards of education and the NYC Chancellor to offer breast cancer instruction in elementary and middle schools at their discretion
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Maintains existing requirement that cancer prevention and detection education be taught by certified health teachers as part of required senior high school health courses
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Takes effect on the first of July following enactment
Legislative Description
Expands the health education curriculum to include breast cancer screenings including age appropriate instruction in performing self-examinations.
Last Action
referred to education
1/3/2024