New York Senate Approves Bill to Teach About Lyme Disease

The New York Senate has approved a bill that will allow school children to learn about Lyme disease. 

The Bill is sponsored by Dutchess County Senator Sue Serino, and she aims to create a Lyme Disease prevention and education program for school-aged children. Senator Serino had this to say, according to the Senate's website:

Because our children spend so much time exploring the outdoors, and because they may not know how to identify a tick, let alone alert their parents should they find one, they are especially vulnerable when it comes to contracting Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases (TBDs). Early education and prevention are key. These diseases are especially dangerous if they go undetected for long periods of time, so it is critical that we give our kids the tools they need to recognize a tick and teach them what to do should they find one. This bill is about empowering our young people by giving them the information they need to keep themselves safe when they’re enjoying the outdoors

The Senate and Assembly passed the bill last week, and is now awaiting Governor Andrew Cuomo's approval.