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NY S05431
Bill
Status
5/1/2019
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Jacobs
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of education authorized to provide outreach, resources, and grants to school districts for Holocaust education including guest speakers, events, lectures, and field trips
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Commissioner must conduct a study on public knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust and report findings and recommendations to state leadership by January 1 following the act's effective date
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Commissioner must conduct a study on Holocaust courses in educational institutions to identify whether school districts provide Holocaust instruction, with report due by January 1 following the act's effective date
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Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York must update prescribed courses for Holocaust education and fully fund republication of volumes I and II of "Teaching About The Holocaust and Genocide" textbooks for distribution to all school districts
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Commissioner must promulgate regulations to ensure Holocaust instruction is provided in schools in compliance with section 801 of the education law
Legislative Description
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of education and the regents of the university of the state of New York to improve Holocaust education, make funds available for more Holocaust related events, conduct studies on Holocaust education levels, and to republish certain textbooks on the Holocaust.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
8/11/2020