New York A04314 allows a pupil considered a threat to be suspended up to ten days for mental health evaluation.

New York A04314 amends the education law to allow a pupil considered a dangerous threat to themselves or others to be suspended for up to ten days. This allows the school adequate time to evaluate the pupil's mental health, which may include a psychiatric evaluation, and the risk of danger to others. The suspension must be followed by a hearing. The superintendent may personally hear the case or designate a hearing officer. The hearing officer can administer oaths and issue subpoenas.

New York A04314 allows a pupil considered a threat to be suspended up to ten days for mental health evaluation.

New York A04314 amends the education law to allow a pupil considered a dangerous threat to themselves or others to be suspended for up to ten days. This allows the school adequate time to evaluate the pupil's mental health, which may include a psychiatric evaluation, and the risk of danger to others. The suspension must be followed by a hearing. The superintendent may personally hear the case or designate a hearing officer. The hearing officer can administer oaths and issue subpoenas.