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NY A06557
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Brown
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AI Summary
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Establishes October 7th as "October Seventh Remembrance Day" as an official day of commemoration in New York State to honor victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks
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Makes October 7th a student holiday in New York City public schools, with students not required to attend; if the date falls on Sunday, the Monday following is observed
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Requires New York City public schools and charter schools to incorporate age-appropriate lessons on the October 7, 2023 attacks as part of Holocaust and genocide education curriculum, beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year
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Mandates professional development training for teachers in collaboration with Holocaust education organizations and encourages schools to host annual events including guest speakers and survivor testimonies
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Directs the Division of Human Rights to develop a statewide campaign to combat antisemitism through public awareness campaigns, resources for reporting hate crimes, interfaith dialogue, and educational materials
Legislative Description
Establishes October 7th as October 7th remembrance day to honor the victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks; declares October seventh as a holiday for students in the public schools of the city of New York; requires the chancellor of the New York city school district to provide instruction of awareness of the October seventh remembrance day to students and professional development training to teachers; requires the division of human rights to establish a statewide campaign for antisemistism prevention; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
1/7/2026