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NY A00610
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Education to establish statewide ratios for school-based health and mental health professionals to students in public schools
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Mandates each school district employ school nurses, school psychologists, school counselors, and social workers in each school building according to the established ratios
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Applies to students who do not receive services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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Covers all public schools including school districts, BOCES, special act school districts, approved preschool special education programs, and state-supported schools
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Cites the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on student mental health and links between unmet mental health needs and increased risk of depression, drug use, eating disorders, and abuse as justification for the legislation
Legislative Description
Requires the department of education to develop school health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools for students who do not receive services pursuant to the individuals with disabilities education act.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026