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NY A08545
NY A08545Requires instruction regarding symbols of hate, including the swastika and the noose, to be incorporated into the curricula for grades six through twelve.
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Introduced
08/23/2019
08/23/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring instruction regarding symbols of hate The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the education law in New York to require the Board of Regents to ensure that the curriculum for grades 6-12 includes a component on the meaning of the swastika as a symbol of Nazi Germany and the noose as a symbol of racism and intimidation. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Education to promulgate any necessary regulations to implement this requirement. The bill's purpose is to address the recent spike in hate crimes and foster a more inclusive and tolerant society by educating students on the significance of these symbols of hate.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Charles Lavine (D)*,
David Buchwald (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Walter Mosley (D),
David Rosenthal (D),
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
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| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08545&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 08/24/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08545&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08545 | 08/24/2019 |
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