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NY S03390
Bill
Status
12/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Gounardes
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AI Summary
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Known as "Beau's Law," requires all higher education institutions to publicly disclose their policies on notifying parents, guardians, or emergency contacts when students under 21 violate alcohol or controlled substance rules
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Covered violations include rule infractions, federal/state/local law violations, and alcohol or controlled substance-related hospitalizations or overdoses
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Mandates regular training for relevant administration and staff on Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provisions related to health and safety emergencies
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Allows institutions to determine their own time intervals and parameters for conducting the required FERPA training
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Takes effect on July 1st following enactment, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop necessary implementation rules and regulations
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
SIGNED CHAP.599
12/5/2025