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Relates to substance abuse prevention personnel in New York city schools
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Michael G. Miller
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BILL NUMBER:S4775
Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York and chapter 53 of the laws of 2012, enacting the aid to localities budget, in relation to substance abuse prevention personnel in New York city schools
Purpose or general idea of bill
To guarantee that the NYC Department of Education shall provide on a full time basis at least one substance prevention and intervention specialist at each public school. A substance abuse prevention and intervention specialist is a New York City department of education employee that has received substance abuse training through the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
Summary of specific provisions
Section One of the Administrative Code of the City of New York is amended by adding a new Section 12-140.
Justification
Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialists (SAPIS) serve an indispensable function in New York City Schools. Trained to deal with the effects and causes of emotional, physical, and substance abuse, SAPIS counselors fill a role that other Department of Education employees simply cannot.
SAPIS counselors prevent and eliminate many forms of disruptive behavior that hinders a student's ability to learn and the teacher's ability to teach. Negative behavioral traits often develop as a result of abuse in a student's family. Drug abuse among the children of drug abusers is not uncommon. These children also frequently develop violence-prone personalities and a sharp decline in academic performance. SAPIS workers are our best tools for stemming these trends.
Bolstering the SAPIS program will lead to a long-term decrease in New York State's financial obligations. In short, SAPIS has been proven to shepherd students front high risk to productive members of society. The Passage of this bill will ensure that at least one full time substance abuse prevention and intervention specialist be assigned to each NYC Public School.
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Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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