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NY A00335
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chantel Jackson
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AI Summary
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Amends Education Law section 2801-a to require school safety plans include policies and procedures for responding to students experiencing mental health crises
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Prohibits contacting law enforcement during student mental health crises unless there are implied or direct threats of violence or other criminal activity involved
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Adds this requirement as a new component alongside existing school safety plan elements, including chief emergency officer responsibilities and communicable disease protocols
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Includes policies and procedures for responding to students having mental health crises in a manner that does not include contacting law enforcement unless implied or direct threats of violence or other criminal activity is involved in school safety plans.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026