New York bill S04094 mandates that health certificates for students include an assessment for eating disorders, conducted according to standards set.

New York bill S04094 amends the education law to require health certificates for students to include an assessment for eating disorders, conducted according to standards set by the commissioner of health. These certificates must also state the student's body mass index (BMI) and weight status category, with BMI calculated using a specific formula. The commissioner of health defines weight status categories for children and adolescents. Additionally, the bill mandates a one-time test for sickle cell anemia, with the results included in the health certificate.

New York bill S04094 mandates that health certificates for students include an assessment for eating disorders, conducted according to standards set.

New York bill S04094 amends the education law to require health certificates for students to include an assessment for eating disorders, conducted according to standards set by the commissioner of health. These certificates must also state the student's body mass index (BMI) and weight status category, with BMI calculated using a specific formula. The commissioner of health defines weight status categories for children and adolescents. Additionally, the bill mandates a one-time test for sickle cell anemia, with the results included in the health certificate.