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NY S06655

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Griffo

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows school districts to count students as present at school while attending agricultural learning events during school hours, with parent or guardian consent

  • Defines "agricultural learning event" to include state and national Future Farmers of America (FFA) events and 4-H programs

  • Specifically covers organized competitions and exhibitions associated with FFA and 4-H programs

  • Adds new section 3207-b to the education law, taking effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Allows students attending agricultural learning events to be counted as in attendance at school; defines "agricultural learning events" as including FFA events and 4-H programs.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Education3/19/2025

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