Legislation

* § 6438-d. Notification of alcohol or controlled substance
violations. 1. Every institution of higher education shall make
publicly accessible its policy on notifying a parent, guardian, or
emergency contact of a violation by a student under the age of
twenty-one for the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled
substance. Such violations may include but shall not be limited to, rule
infractions, violations of federal, state, or local law, or controlled
substance or alcohol related hospitalizations or overdoses.

2. All institutions of higher education shall conduct regular training
on the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20
U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) related to health and safety emergencies
and its impact on such institutions' response to student alcohol or
controlled substance related hospitalizations or overdoses. These
trainings shall be conducted for relevant administration and staff as
identified by the institution. Such institutions may set the time
intervals and parameters for such trainings.

* NB Effective July 1, 2026