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NY A04550

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Peter Rivera

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all teacher applicants applying on or after January 1, 2013 to complete a curriculum in social and emotional development and learning of children as a condition of teacher certification or licensure
  • Mandates the curriculum include instruction in comprehensive and coordinated social and emotional assessments, early intervention and treatment services for children
  • Requires curriculum to cover creating caring, safe, well-managed and participatory classrooms; children's health, social, emotional and cognitive development; and teaching and modeling practices
  • Directs the Commissioner to prescribe regulations implementing these requirements consistent with guidelines adopted under Section 305, subdivision 35 of Education Law
  • Takes effect July 1 following enactment, with rules and regulations to be completed by that effective date

Legislative Description

Requires the completion of a curriculum in the social and emotional development and learning of children as a condition for the granting of certification as a teacher.

Last Action

enacting clause stricken

9/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Education2/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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