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NY A05724
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Requires senior high school health education courses to include age and developmentally appropriate instruction on performing breast self-examinations as part of existing cancer prevention and detection curriculum
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Permits elementary and middle schools to offer breast cancer instruction at the discretion of local boards of education and the NYC Chancellor
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Designates the legislation as "Siena's Law"
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Takes effect on the first of July following enactment
Legislative Description
Expands the health education curriculum to include breast cancer screenings including age appropriate instruction in performing self-examinations.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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