New York A03627 amends the civil service law to allow excused absence for mental or behavioral health for public employees.

New York A03627 amends the civil service law by adding a new section 159-e, which grants excused leave for mental or behavioral health to public officers and employees across various entities, including state, county, community college, public authority, public benefit corporation, board of cooperative educational services, vocational education and extension board, and school districts. These employees are entitled to a paid leave of absence for mental or behavioral health purposes, and such absences will not be charged to their allotted sick time.

New York A03627 amends the civil service law to allow excused absence for mental or behavioral health for public employees.

New York A03627 amends the civil service law by adding a new section 159-e, which grants excused leave for mental or behavioral health to public officers and employees across various entities, including state, county, community college, public authority, public benefit corporation, board of cooperative educational services, vocational education and extension board, and school districts. These employees are entitled to a paid leave of absence for mental or behavioral health purposes, and such absences will not be charged to their allotted sick time.