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NY A06792

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Fall

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Law section 12 to explicitly prohibit discrimination against students based on wearing attire, clothing, or facial hair in accordance with their religious requirements

  • Adds "religious attire" as a specifically protected category under existing anti-discrimination provisions for students on school property or at school functions

  • Protections apply to discrimination by both school employees and other students

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits discrimination of students on school property or at a school function based on religious attire, clothing or facial hair.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/14/2025

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