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NY A03638

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Tague

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, to establish curriculum on farming and agriculture for school districts

  • Curriculum must cover horticulture, agricultural literacy, food production, food manufacturing, and agribusiness

  • Mandates inclusion of age-appropriate hands-on instructional components demonstrating the value of New York's farming industry

  • Schools may incorporate the materials into science curriculum or other subjects as deemed appropriate

  • Takes effect July 1 following enactment, with immediate authorization for regulatory rule-making

Legislative Description

Provides for instruction in food and agriculture in schools using a curriculum established by the commissioner of education in consultation with the commissioner of agriculture and markets.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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