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Requires colleges and universities to provide all incoming and current students with information relating to suicide prevention and resources
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Annette Robinson
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BILL NUMBER:S7437
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring public and private colleges and universities to provide all incoming and current students with information about depression and suicide prevention and resources available to them on campus
Purpose or general idea of bill
To address the growing number of students at the collegiate level who are suffering from psychiatric stresses that my lead to suicide. Also, requiring public and private colleges and universities to provide all incoming and current students with information about depression and suicide prevention and resources available to them on campus.
Summary of specific provisions
The education law is amended by adding a new section 6438. Pursuant to the requirements set forth in subdivision of this section, each college shall file a report annually on its compliance of such program with the commissioner.
Justification
All students should know that there are available services to them if they are contemplating suicide or may have a roommate and/or friend that may be thinking of attempting suicide. This bill will inform and educate them upon enrolling into a college on the available resources to them
Prior legislative history
A.3312, A.10185
Fiscal implications
Unknown.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of July next succeeding the date on which it becomes law.
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