New York S07504 amends the education law to establish policies for responding to students with mental health crises without involving law enforcement.

New York S07504 amends the education law to include policies and procedures for responding to students experiencing mental health crises in a manner that avoids contacting law enforcement unless there are implied or direct threats of violence or other criminal activity. This bill ensures that school safety plans prioritize non-law enforcement responses to mental health crises, aiming to provide appropriate support without escalating situations unnecessarily.

New York S07504 amends the education law to establish policies for responding to students with mental health crises without involving law enforcement.

New York S07504 amends the education law to include policies and procedures for responding to students experiencing mental health crises in a manner that avoids contacting law enforcement unless there are implied or direct threats of violence or other criminal activity. This bill ensures that school safety plans prioritize non-law enforcement responses to mental health crises, aiming to provide appropriate support without escalating situations unnecessarily.