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Local law · Int 0702-2026

Establishing protocols for responding to students experiencing mental health crises

New York City Council

Latest action Feb 24, 2026

Sponsor: Mercedes Narcisse (Council Member, District 46, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing protocols for responding to students experiencing mental health crises

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), in consultation with the Department of Education and the Administration for Children’s Services, to establish protocols for responding to students experiencing mental health crises. The protocols would include guidelines for immediate response, procedures for returning to school, training requirements and protecting the safety and well-being of the student body. The protocols and any subsequent updates would be posted on the DOHMH website.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

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Cosponsors

4

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic4

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Full history

  1. Feb 24, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Feb 24, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

    NYC Council

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