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NY A08458
Bill
Status
5/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Steck
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Education to create and mandate climate change instruction within the existing science curriculum for grades 1-12 in all New York public schools
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Schools must begin teaching climate change instruction in the first school year after the commissioner certifies the curriculum has been established
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School authorities must provide necessary facilities, time, learning aids, and curriculum resource materials to support effective climate change education
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Takes effect July 1 following enactment, with immediate authorization for the commissioner to create any rules or regulations needed for implementation
Legislative Description
Requires climate change instruction within the current established science curriculum; requires such instruction be taught in grades one through twelve.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026