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NY A07499
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Keith Brown
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AI Summary
- Amends Education Law Section 804 to require instruction on prevention of co-occurring disorders in all junior high and senior high school health education programs
- Instruction shall serve as a bridge between mental health and substance misuse/addiction units, designed to educate students on maintaining mental health and wellness
- Curriculum must be tailored to the needs and abilities of students at successive grade levels with the goal of fostering healthy decision-making and preparing pupils to live healthy lives
- Authorizes the commissioner to consult with the Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption and Youth Substance Abuse and the Adolescent Suicide Prevention Program when developing instruction guidelines
- Takes effect on July 1 following the date the bill becomes law, with authority to adopt necessary rules and regulations by that effective date
Legislative Description
Requires schools to include instruction on the prevention of co-occurring disorders as an integral part of their health education programs.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
5/30/2023
Committee Referrals
Education5/25/2023
Full Bill Text
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