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NY A01857
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nily Rozic
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AI Summary
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Mandates a minimum of 2 hours per week of civics instruction for all public school students in kindergarten through grade 12, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year
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Expands required civility, citizenship, and character education curriculum to include new topics: racial and global harmony, media literacy, and morals and ethics
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Requires instruction to emphasize practical application of lessons and their short-term and long-term impact on students' lives and the lives of others
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Applies to all pupils over age 5 attending public schools, with local boards of education and trustees responsible for implementation
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Maintains existing requirements for instruction on safe, responsible internet use and awareness of harassment, bullying, and discrimination across various protected characteristics
Legislative Description
Requires the public school curriculum for children in kindergarten through grade twelve to include a minimum of two hours per week instruction in civics lessons.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026