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NY A08463
Bill
Status
5/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Grace Lee
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AI Summary
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Directs the Commissioner of Education to conduct a survey of school districts on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history instruction, examining grade levels taught, instructional time, curricula used, educator training, and barriers to implementation
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Requires survey findings and recommendations to be delivered to the Governor and legislative leaders by January 1 following the effective date or 120 days after enactment, whichever is later
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Establishes a 4-member AANHPI history advisory committee with appointments by the Governor, Senate Temporary President, Assembly Speaker, and Commissioner of Education, all required to have expertise in AANHPI studies or educational instruction/administration
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Tasks the advisory committee with evaluating AANHPI content in current learning standards, assessing classroom instruction, and recommending how to integrate AANHPI history into state standards and existing courses
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Committee must meet at least 4 times per year, submit a written report within 2 years, and members serve without compensation; the entire act expires and is repealed 3 years after taking effect
Legislative Description
Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Last Action
substituted by s7855e
6/11/2025