NY A08972

Directs the Commissioner of Education to survey school districts on how they teach the history and civic impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including grade levels, instructional time, curricula used, teacher training, and barriers faced

Requires survey findings and recommendations to be reported to the Governor and legislative leaders by January 1 following the effective date or 120 days after enactment, whichever is later

Establishes a 4-member advisory committee with appointments by the Governor, Senate temporary president, Assembly speaker, and Commissioner, all required to be experts in 9/11 history or educational instruction

Committee must meet at least 4 times per year and provide recommendations on high-quality K-12 curricular resources and strategies for strengthening 9/11 education programs within 2 years

Committee members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for expenses; the act expires and is repealed 3 years after taking effect