Requires each institution within the state university of New York and the city university of New York offering in-person student instruction to have at least one vending machine making emergency contraception available for purchase.
Impact
If enacted, A09175 will necessitate significant changes to existing campus health policies. Institutions will need to locate these vending machines in secure and accessible areas, as well as ensure that the emergency contraception is stored and sold according to strict guidelines. This includes selling products that are in tamper-proof packaging and not past their expiration dates, thus enhancing the health standards expected from campus facilities.
Summary
Bill A09175 proposes that every institution within the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) that offers in-person instruction must have at least one vending machine that sells emergency contraception. This initiative is part of a larger effort to increase access to reproductive health services for students. By making emergency contraception available on campus, the bill aims to provide a safe and convenient option for individuals who may face an unexpected pregnancy situation.
Contention
There are potential points of contention surrounding the bill. Supporters argue that the initiative will empower students by allowing them to access emergency contraception without unnecessary barriers, thus promoting informed reproductive choices. Conversely, some critics might raise concerns over the appropriateness of placing such vending machines in educational settings, fearing it could normalize or encourage unprotected sex among students. Discussions in the legislative context may encompass broader debates about sexual health education and the responsibilities of educational institutions.
Same As
Requires each institution within the state university of New York and the city university of New York offering in-person student instruction to have at least one vending machine making emergency contraception available for purchase.
Requires each institution within the state university of New York and the city university of New York offering in-person student instruction to have at least one vending machine making emergency contraception available for purchase.
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Grants volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians academic credit at state operated institutions of the state university of New York and the senior colleges of the city university of New York to the extent of three academic credits per year, and 6 credits in the aggregate; provides that no fee, tuition or other charge shall be assessed against a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician who qualifies for such credit; directs the board of trustees of the state university and the city university of New York to adopt necessary procedures.
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