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NY S05215

NY S05215
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.


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Introduced
02/26/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 part of their health education curriculum. The contents of the instruction can be tailored to meet the needs of particular school districts, but school districts must use either the curriculum prescribed by the Commissioner of Education or a course approved by the Commissioner. The bill also requires school authorities to provide the necessary facilities, time, and resources for this instruction.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/05/2022)

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