N.Y. Education Law Section 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

Source: Section 6438-D — Notification of alcohol or controlled substance violations, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EDN/6438-D (updated Dec. 12, 2025; accessed Dec. 13, 2025).

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Dec. 13, 2025

Last modified:
Dec. 12, 2025

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