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NY A04314
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Gallahan
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AI Summary
- Extends the maximum pre-hearing suspension period from 5 days to 10 days for pupils considered a dangerous threat to themselves or others
- Requires schools to use the extended suspension period to evaluate the pupil's mental health, which may include a psychiatric evaluation
- Allows schools to assess the risk of danger to others and consult with law enforcement during the extended suspension period
- Updates gendered language throughout the statute from "his or her" and "him" to gender-neutral terms like "their" and "such hearing officer"
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides that where a pupil may be considered a dangerous threat to themself or others, such pupil may be suspended for no more than ten days prior to a hearing taking place to allow the school to have adequate time to make an evaluation on the pupil's mental health, which may include a psychiatric evaluation, and the risk of danger to others and to consult with law enforcement.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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