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NY A03467
Bill
Status
8/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Michael Benjamin
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AI Summary
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Students may request an alternative project if they have a moral or religious objection to performing or witnessing animal dissection, with written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
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Students completing alternative projects who do not perform or witness dissection cannot be penalized for their choice.
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School districts must develop a policy providing reasonable notice to all students enrolled in dissection courses and their parents or guardians about their rights under this law.
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Notice of dissection rights must be made available upon request at schools and distributed to parents and students at the beginning of each school year.
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The act takes effect on July 1st following the date it becomes law.
Legislative Description
Relates to the humane treatment of animals by students in schools, in connection with school sponsored events or activities and experimental studies in laboratories; requires notice to students and parents enrolled in a course that includes dissection.
Last Action
signed chap.320
8/13/2010