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NY A09298
Bill
Status
12/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Colton
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Education to establish a full semester civic education curriculum, separate from standard history classes, for all high school students (grades 9-12) beginning in the 2027-2028 school year
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Mandates curriculum coverage of the legislative process, elections, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, federal government structure and separation of powers, and state/local history and government
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Requires instruction in media literacy skills, including how to access, analyze, and evaluate digital media related to civic engagement
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Includes education on voter registration history, factors affecting voter participation, and opportunities to encourage voter participation
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Requires hands-on, project-based learning activities such as mock elections, community projects, and policy simulations, with teacher training and curriculum materials to be provided by school districts as outlined by the commissioner
Legislative Description
Enacts the "next-gen civics act" to provide education to students in grades nine through twelve on civic education; provides that such instruction shall include, but not be limited to, a hands-on, project-based curriculum where students shall apply what they learn through activities that include, but are not limited to, mock elections, community projects, and policy simulations.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026