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NY S00126

NY S00126
Establishes an educational program related to the prevention of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia bias and discrimination based on religion, race, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.


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Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to establishing an educational program related to the prevention of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia bias and discrimination based on religion, race, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend the education law to establish an educational program related to the prevention of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and discrimination based on religion, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. The bill requires the Department of Education to contract with an outside entity with expertise in these areas to develop age-appropriate curriculum resources, instructional materials, and guidelines for students, parents, and school personnel. The program will be designed to educate and prevent these forms of bias and discrimination in grades K-12. The bill also requires the materials to be made available on the Department's website in multiple languages.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/05/2022)

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