A6563A

The New York State Senate passed Assembly Bill 6563A, an act to amend the Education Law, by a vote of 59-0. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Clark, requires institutions of higher education to establish education campaigns promoting the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and to include the lifeline's information on student ID cards. Sen. Brouk spoke in support, citing a visit to a Monroe County 988 call center where she learned that most crisis calls are resolved through counselor conversations. She characterized the measure as a critical response to the ongoing youth mental health crisis, noting that college students often lack the support systems available at home. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Assembly Bill 6563A, sponsored by Assemblymember Clark and amending the Education Law, was laid aside for the day in the New York State Senate. The measure was called for a roll call vote, but before results could be announced, Sen. Gianaris requested that the bill be set aside. The bill was scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025.