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NY A04921
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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AI Summary
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Requires all New York higher education institutions to adopt student suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policies by August 1, 2026
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Mandates gatekeeper suicide prevention training (such as QPR) for residential assistants, academic advisors, and campus security personnel before beginning their duties
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Requires institutions to develop partnerships with community mental health providers and establish at least one memorandum of understanding with an off-campus organization for student referrals
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Prohibits institutions from compelling students to involuntarily withdraw solely for having considered or attempted suicide, requiring instead that temporary leave options with guaranteed readmission be offered
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Directs the Board of Regents to develop model policies and guidelines, with institutions required to review and update their policies at minimum every five years
Legislative Description
Enacts the college student suicide prevention act to provide for policies, guidelines and training opportunities to effectively and appropriately prevent student suicide, intervene in crisis situations, and support college communities in postvention.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026