NY A02184

Establishes a 13-member Commission on African American History and Achievement, including the Education Commissioner, NYC Schools Chancellor, SUNY Chancellor, Board of Regents Chancellor, and 9 appointed members with backgrounds in teaching, history, or African American culture

Charges the commission with reviewing current K-12 curriculum and developing recommendations to incorporate African American contributions, including topics such as the women's abolitionist movement, Harlem Renaissance, Buffalo anti-slavery movement, and Long Island suffrage movement

Requires the commission to submit annual reports beginning August 1, 2026 to the governor, legislature, and education committee chairs with curriculum findings and recommendations

Directs the Education Commissioner to establish age-appropriate African American history curriculum based on commission recommendations, which schools may incorporate into history classes or other appropriate subjects

Mandates that NYC public schools, charter schools, and nonpublic schools ensure students visit educational sites related to African American history since 1619