Establishes health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools for students not receiving special education services.

The bill mandates the New York State Education Department to create health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools for students not receiving services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These ratios aim to ensure students have timely access to school-based health and mental health services, including those provided by school nurses, psychologists, counselors, and social workers. The bill also requires these services to be provided by each school district for all students attending a public school in New York.

Establishes health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools for students not receiving special education services.

The bill mandates the New York State Education Department to create health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools for students not receiving services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These ratios aim to ensure students have timely access to school-based health and mental health services, including those provided by school nurses, psychologists, counselors, and social workers. The bill also requires these services to be provided by each school district for all students attending a public school in New York.