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NY A08912
Bill
Status
Introduced
7/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Steck
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AI Summary
- Adds gambling to the list of topics (alongside alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs) that must be covered in health education instruction at all New York schools
- Requires elementary school pupils to receive instruction on gambling from regular classroom teachers or certified health education teachers
- Mandates that junior high and senior high school students receive gambling education as part of required health education courses, with students demonstrating knowledge through tests, projects, or reports
- Requires pre-service teacher training programs to include preparation for teaching about gambling, and teachers must demonstrate competency in this area to be licensed
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to prescribe regulations for health education courses that include gambling instruction, with curriculum recommendations to be updated every three years
Legislative Description
Requires gambling be taught in health education classes for elementary, junior and senior high school students.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Education7/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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