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A 2406 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Directs the office of mental health to develop materials relating to suicide prevention for school-aged children; authorizes school districts to include suicide prevention in health class curriculum

Summary
Directs the office of mental health to develop materials relating to suicide prevention and identifying signs of depression for school-aged children; authorizes school districts to include suicide prevention in health class curriculum.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates suicide prevention education in school health curriculum, enhancing student mental health support within educational programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects mental health office to develop suicide prevention materials for schools, authorizing curriculum inclusion. Expands mental health services in educational settings.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jarett Gandolfo
Jarett Gandolfo
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
NY
7
Co
Photo of Demond Meeks
Demond Meeks
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
137
Co
Photo of Karl Brabenec
Karl Brabenec
RRepublican
NY
98
Co
Photo of Steven Raga
Steven Raga
DDemocratic
NY
30