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NY A04876
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
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Requires all New York public schools to provide instruction on climate change beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, subject to appropriation of funds
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Instruction must cover causes and impacts of climate change on individuals, environments, and communities, as well as evaluation of solutions
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Allows climate change instruction to be delivered through interdisciplinary teaching across subjects where appropriate, aligned with state learning standards
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Directs the Department of Education to prepare guidance, resources, and professional learning opportunities for educators to meet the requirements
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Department must also provide technical assistance to help school districts transition facilities and transportation to more energy-efficient and climate-friendly approaches
Legislative Description
Requires that public schools provide instruction on climate change, including but not limited to identifying the causes and impacts of climate change on individuals, environments and communities, and learning to evaluate solutions.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026