LB Social Host Resolution Approved by Parents, Teachers

The New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers has passed a resolution submitted by the Long Beach High School Parent Teacher Student Association in collaboration with the Shenendehowa Community Coalition regarding social host legislation.

The resolution, which was introduced in 2013 and re-submitted this year, was developed with the intention of reducing underage drinking and its associated dangers.

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The resolution supports the enactment of statewide social host legislation that holds adults legally accountable for knowingly allowing alcohol to be consumed by anyone under the age of 21. The purpose of this approach is to limit minors’ access to alcohol, which would in turn lower the incidences of underage drinking.

In 2006, through the efforts of the Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking, the City of Long Beach passed an ordinance that enforced fines and potential jail penalties for social hosts. It was revised in 2013, with fines raised from $250 to $1,000. Nassau County passed a social host law in 2007. The recently approved resolution supports the concept of a statewide social host law.

“On behalf of the District, I extend thanks to our PTSA for being proactive in advocating for stronger legislation to combat the statewide problem of underage drinking,” said Long Beach School District Superintendent David Weiss. “Efforts such as this can go a long way and help prevent many serious risks. Hopefully this resolution will lead to laws that will make a difference throughout New York.”

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