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NY A07399
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cunningham
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AI Summary
- Mandates that teachers in every public school classroom shall permit students to observe a one-minute period of silent meditation at the opening of each school day, changing from the current optional/discretionary practice
- Specifies that the silent meditation period shall be utilized at the discretion of each individual student
- Clarifies that the silent meditation is not intended to be a religious service or exercise, though students may use it for silent meditation on a religious theme or reflection on the day's activities
- Allows seated participation and does not require any student to stand during the meditation period
- Updates terminology throughout the statute from "pupils" to "students" and corrects technical references
Legislative Description
Requires teachers to offer students the option to participate in a one-minute period of silent meditation at the beginning of each school day.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/25/2025
Full Bill Text
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