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NY A02602
NY A02602Prohibits discrimination of students on school property or at a school function based on religious attire.
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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
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
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to prohibiting discrimination of students on school property or at a school function based on religious attire
AI Summary
This bill amends the Education Law to prohibit discrimination of students on school property or at a school function based on their religious attire. It defines "religious attire" as any attire, clothing, hairstyle, facial hairstyle, or head covering worn in accordance with the requirements of an individual's religion. The bill aims to protect students from harassment, bullying, or discrimination by school employees or other students due to their religious attire.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Charles Fall (D)*,
Vivian Cook (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Danny O'Donnell (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Last Action
print number 2602a (on 03/22/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A2602 | 01/20/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02602&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02602A | 03/23/2022 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02602&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02602 | 01/20/2021 |
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