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NY S04626
Bill
Status
6/19/2017
Primary Sponsor
Michael Ranzenhofer
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 12-member legislative task force on outdoor environmental education and recreation to address declining childhood outdoor activity and rising obesity rates.
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Task force shall develop frameworks and policy recommendations to create outdoor play and learning opportunities, with particular focus on underserved and at-risk children in urban areas.
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Task force membership includes four state commissioners (education, health, environmental conservation, parks and recreation), representatives from nonprofit health/wellness and environmental organizations, and appointees from the governor and legislative leadership.
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Task force shall evaluate existing laws and procedures to ensure they facilitate rather than hinder outdoor education and environmental programs in K-12 schools and community organizations.
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Task force must report findings and recommendations to the governor, state senate majority leader, and assembly speaker by January 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Creates a legislative task force on outdoor environmental education and recreation that will benefit residents of New York state by fostering stewardship and conservation of the environment, and an appreciation of the importance of the wise use of natural resources as well as acknowledgment of the health benefits of time spent in nature.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018