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NY A01557
NY A01557Relates to instruction in food, agriculture and nutrition in elementary and high school; contents may be varied to meet the needs of particular school districts; need not be uniform throughout the state; school districts shall utilize either the curriculum for health education instruction regarding food, agriculture and nutrition prescribed by the commissioner or a course approved by the commissioner in accordance with criteria established by the commissioner.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to instruction in food, agriculture and nutrition in elementary and high school; contents may be varied to meet the needs of particular school districts; need not be uniform throughout the state; school districts shall utilize either the curriculum for health education instruction regarding food, agriculture and nutrition prescribed by the commissioner or a course approved by the commissioner in accordance with criteria established by the commissioner.
AI Summary
This bill amends the education law to require all schools to include instruction on food, agriculture, and nutrition as an integral part of health education. The instruction must be provided to elementary school students and as a required course in the secondary school curriculum. The Commissioner of Education may prescribe regulations on the content of this instruction, which can be varied to meet the needs of particular school districts. However, school districts must use either the curriculum prescribed by the Commissioner or a course approved by the Commissioner. The bill also requires school authorities to provide the necessary facilities, time, and learning materials for this instruction.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1557 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01557&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01557 |
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