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NY S02860

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Gounardes

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Applies to public schools in cities with populations over one million that have 25% or more students practicing a religious faith with specific dietary restrictions
  • Schools meeting the 25% threshold must offer food options accommodating those dietary restrictions at each meal
  • Schools with fewer than 25% of students with religious dietary restrictions must provide such options only upon individual student request and in sufficient quantities
  • Takes effect 120 days after the bill becomes law, with regulatory implementation authorized immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires public schools in any city with a population over one million that have at least 25% of students practicing a religious faith with specific dietary restrictions to offer food options which meet such dietary restrictions.

Last Action

REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

New York City Education1/26/2021

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