A 1472 New York Assembly · 2021 Regular Session

Relates to the investigation of and findings of educational neglect of a child during the COVID-19 pandemic

Summary
Prohibits a finding of educational neglect based solely on excessive absence from school in certain situations during the COVID-19 state of emergency, and requires the closure of investigations into claims of educational neglect when the child has not been provided with the resources or opportunity to participate in distance learning during the COVID-19 state of emergency or when the child's parent or caregiver is an essential worker, the fact that the child's parent or guardian is an essential worker, is caring for someone with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), is sick with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), or is in mandatory isolation or quarantine.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
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Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021 Last action Apr 5, 2022
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Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Jan 11, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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N. Nick Perry
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