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NY A06031
NY A06031Relates to the Amistad commission; moves it from the department of state to the state education department.
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Introduced
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to the Amistad commission; moves it from the department of state to the state education department.
AI Summary
This bill moves the Amistad Commission, which was created to promote the history of the African slave trade, American slavery, and the contributions of African-Americans, from the Department of State to the State Education Department. The bill also requires the Commission to prepare reports for the Governor, Board of Regents, and legislature on its findings and recommendations for incorporating this history into the state's educational system. The changes are intended to provide the Commission with more resources and support from the Education Department to carry out its responsibilities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Al Taylor (D)*,
Charles Barron (D),
Taylor Darling (D),
Steve Otis (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.196 (on 01/05/2022)
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