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NY A03196
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, to establish mandatory annual training for all high school guidance counselors on autism spectrum disorder
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Training must cover understanding the special needs of students with autism spectrum disorder and assisting them with transitions to higher education or employment
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Training may be combined with other required training and must occur at least once per year, with frequency determined by the commissioner
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization to develop necessary rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Establishes mandatory training for every high school guidance counselor relating to assisting students with autism spectrum disorder; requires high school guidance counselors to receive training at least once a year on the special needs of students with autism spectrum disorder and how to assist such students in the transition from high school to higher education or employment.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026