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NY S02995
Bill
Status
3/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Peter Harckham
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Shepherd Patterson law" requiring the Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Education, to develop an informational pamphlet by July 1, 2024 for distribution to parents or guardians of minor patients with medical conditions that may create disabilities.
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Pamphlet must inform parents that their child may be entitled to free and appropriate public education under Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, including accommodations for delivery of programs and services.
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Pamphlet must advise parents to contact their school to discuss possible accommodations and the benefits of sharing emergency medical information with school personnel.
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Requires the informational pamphlet be made available on the Department of Health's website in printable format and in English plus the six most common non-English languages spoken based on the most recent federal census.
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Applies to "practitioners" defined as health care professionals licensed, certified, or authorized to practice under education law, acting within their scope of practice; takes effect 120 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Shepherd Patterson law"; requires a physician who treats a minor patient with a medical condition that may cause a disability to provide certain educational information to such patient's parents or guardians indicating such minor is entitled to a free and appropriate public education as defined under section five hundred four of the federal rehabilitation act of nineteen hundred seventy-three; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to health
4/16/2024