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NY A04872

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karen McMahon

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all higher education institutions to publicly post their policies on notifying parents, guardians, or emergency contacts when students under 21 violate alcohol or controlled substance rules
  • Violations covered include rule infractions, federal/state/local law violations, and alcohol or drug-related hospitalizations or overdoses
  • Mandates regular staff training on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provisions related to health and safety emergencies
  • Institutions may determine their own time intervals and parameters for the required FERPA trainings
  • Named "Beau's Law" and takes effect July 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires each institution of higher education to make publicly available its policy on notifying the parent, guardian, or emergency contact of a student under twenty-one of certain controlled substance and alcohol violations, including rule infractions, and controlled substance or alcohol related hospitalizations or overdoses; requires such colleges and institutions to conduct regular training on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Last Action

substituted by s3390a

6/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules6/12/2025
Ways and Means6/9/2025
Codes5/20/2025
Higher Education2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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