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NY A00736

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends existing child sexual abuse prevention instruction requirements to private schools, in addition to public schools already covered under current law
  • Mandates all students in grades K-8 receive instruction designed to prevent child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse
  • Program curriculum to be defined by the Commissioner of Education in consultation with the Department of Health
  • Instruction must educate students, parents, and school personnel about prevention of child sexual exploitation and abuse
  • Takes effect July 1st following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires courses of study in private schools in the prevention of child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse for pupils in grades K-8.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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