Senate bill · S10397 (2025-26)
Establishes a developmental disability, mental health, and behavioral condition community stakeholder committee
New York State Senate
Same as A5213, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Establishes a developmental disability, mental health, and behavioral condition community stakeholder committee to examine effective evidence-based developmental, mental, and behavioral health screening methods for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To establish a community stakeholder Committee to examine appropriate and effective evidence-based screening, intervention and educational support for students with developmental, mental and behavioral health conditions.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Mental Health · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Mental Health · New York State Senate, Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.
Cosponsors
Amanda Septimo, Andrew Hevesi and 18 more on Agora
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- Amanda Septimo
- Andrew Hevesi
- Angelo Santabarbara
- Chantel Jackson
- Emily Gallagher
- Gabriella Romero
- Jen Lunsford
- Jordan Wright
- Khaleel Anderson
- Kwani O'Pharrow
- Larinda Hooks
- Michael Cashman
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The sponsor's argument
Why Christopher Ryan says this is needed
New York State is facing a growing need for effective support services for elementary students with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and behavioral challenges. Families, educators, and health- care professionals continue to report increasing concerns among children in kindergarten through grade five, while schools often lack consistent, evidence-based guidance on screening methods, interventions, and educa- tional support. This legislation establishes a community stakeholder committee to evalu- ate evidence-based screening tools, interventions, and support strate- gies for young students. By bringing together educators, healthcare professionals, advocates, and families, the committee will help develop informed recommendations to better support children and improve early identification and intervention efforts across the state.
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Full history
- Jun 3, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- Jun 3, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jun 3, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 3, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Jun 3, 2026
Rules Report CAL.390
RULES REPORT CAL.390
NY Assembly
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- May 19, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 15, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
NY Senate
- May 13, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Mental Health
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO MENTAL HEALTH
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
NY Assembly
- Feb 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
NY Assembly