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NY A04656
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Schiavoni
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AI Summary
- Schools must request mental health certificates from each student at the same time health certificates are required, though compliance is voluntary
- Mental health assessments must be signed by a licensed physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, or licensed clinical social worker authorized to practice in New York or a comparable jurisdiction
- Certificates must describe the student's mental health condition from an assessment conducted no more than 12 months before the school year begins and state whether the student is mentally fit to attend public school
- Local school authorities may request a mental health assessment and history of any child at any time at their discretion to promote the child's educational interests
- The Department of Education must collaborate with the Department of Health to compile and maintain a list of free or reduced-cost mental health providers, which schools must make available to parents upon request
Legislative Description
Provides that a mental health certificate shall be requested from each student at the same time health certificates are required; provides that an assessment and mental health history of any child may be requested by the local school authorities at any time in their discretion to promote the educational interests of such child; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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