New York S06923 amends the education law to allow absences from school for the mental or behavioral health of minors.

New York S06923 amends the education law to permit absences from school for the mental or behavioral health of minors. The commissioner will establish rules governing these absences. The bill also allows for shorter school days or years for minors, provided the instruction they receive is approved by school authorities as equivalent to required instruction. The act takes effect on July 1 following its enactment.

New York S06923 amends the education law to allow absences from school for the mental or behavioral health of minors.

New York S06923 amends the education law to permit absences from school for the mental or behavioral health of minors. The commissioner will establish rules governing these absences. The bill also allows for shorter school days or years for minors, provided the instruction they receive is approved by school authorities as equivalent to required instruction. The act takes effect on July 1 following its enactment.