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NY A08157
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
- Requires all New York schools to include eating disorder prevention instruction as part of health education for students in grades 6 through 12
- Mandates that instruction be age-appropriate and designed to foster healthy self-image and prepare students to live healthy lives
- Integrates eating disorder prevention as a component of existing nutrition programs within health education curriculum
- Authorizes the commissioner to consult with comprehensive care centers for eating disorders established under mental hygiene law when developing instruction
- Takes effect on the first of September following enactment, with immediate authority to create necessary regulations beforehand
Legislative Description
Requires schools to include instruction on the prevention of eating disorders as an integral part of their health education programs.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Education5/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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