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NY A07362
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Keith Brown
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AI Summary
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Requires every employee of elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high, and senior high schools in New York to complete student mental wellness training annually
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Training must cover identifying signs and symptoms of mental health issues, eating disorders, behavioral health disorders, and substance use disorders
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Mandates instruction on evidence-based programs such as mental health first aid and safe de-escalation of crisis situations
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Commissioner of Education must develop the training in consultation with the Department of Mental Hygiene, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, and Department of Health
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Takes effect on July 1st following enactment, with immediate authorization to develop necessary rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Requires all school employees complete student mental wellness training on identifying signs and symptoms of mental health issues, eating disorders, behavioral health disorders, and substance use disorders, the use of evidence-based training programs including, but not limited to, mental health first aid or core elements of such programs to the extent practicable, and safe de-escalation of crisis situations.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026