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- Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities
- Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities
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BILL NUMBER:S5513
Title of bill
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to the creation of a prom and graduation safety program
Purpose
To create educational materials for students, educators, parents and guardians with information and Lips on how to keep adolescents safe and healthy during prom and graduation season.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends the mental hygiene law by adding a new section, 19.26, which would establish a prom and graduation safety program within the office, which shall focus upon ensuring the safety of adolescents attending their prom and celebrating high school graduation.
Section two states the effective date.
Justification
Every year, thousands of high schools students attend prom, graduation ceremonies, and parties with their classmates. Unfortunately, some such celebrations have had tragic endings due to unsafe practices. These tragic events could be avoided by raising awareness and educating students on safe practices for prom and graduation season. According to the Century Council, in 2012 42% of 12th graders have admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages. The CDC has reported that motor vehicle crashes axe the leading cause of death for teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19, with 1 in 5 of those teen drivers involved in fatal crashes had alcohol in their system. Students are particularly vulnerable to several risks of underage drinking, including but not limited to alcohol poisoning and driving while intoxicated, while celebrating the end of high school. This legislation is designed to develop programs emphasizing how to stay safe and healthy while attending graduation and prom.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
Minimal to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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