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NY A08558
Bill
Status
10/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Goldfeder
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AI Summary
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Amends Education Law Section 802 to require the Commissioner of Education to make special provision for the observance of September 11th Remembrance Day in public schools
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Mandates that teachers in each public school classroom conduct a brief period of silence with all pupils at the opening of September 11th each year
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Specifies the period of silence shall not be conducted as a religious exercise but as an opportunity for silent prayer or silent reflection on the day's activities
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes the observance of September 11th Remembrance Day in public schools and a brief period of silence in public school classrooms at the opening of such day.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
11/10/2016