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NY A00798
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
- Expands mandatory humane education instruction from elementary schools only to include all secondary schools under state control or receiving public funds
- Requires secondary school instruction to cover humane treatment and protection of animals, their role in nature's economy, and the problems of animal abandonment and cruelty
- Mandates that secondary school curriculum include principles of kindness to and respect for animals, as well as laws pertaining to humane animal treatment
- Directs the Commissioner of Education to determine how to incorporate humane education into existing secondary school curricula and promulgate necessary regulations
- Requires the Commissioner to maintain and publicly publish compliance records verifying that schools are providing the required instruction, including on the department's website
- Takes effect July 1st following enactment, with immediate authorization to develop implementing regulations
Legislative Description
Expands the requirements for teaching humane education of animals to secondary school students; requires verification of compliance.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/8/2025
Full Bill Text
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