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NY A04923
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Demond Meeks
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AI Summary
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Mandates age-appropriate conflict resolution instruction as part of the required curriculum for all elementary, middle, and high schools in New York State
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Requires the Commissioner of Education to develop conflict resolution curricula for grades K-12, covering topics including diffusing conflict and coping mechanisms for dealing with conflict at home and between peers
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Directs the Commissioner to create and distribute resource materials to school districts to support implementation of the instruction
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Authorizes the Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations requiring this instruction at all schools statewide
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Takes effect on July 1st following enactment, with rulemaking authorized to begin immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires age-appropriate instruction on conflict resolution for elementary, middle, and high school students; requires the commissioner to develop curricula for schools in the state for such instruction; directs the commissioner to develop resource materials to facilitate such instruction.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026