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NY A01559
NY A01559Establishes a course of instruction and learning expectations on climate education in all public pre-kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools which shall include various principles and concepts including environmental justice.
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Introduced
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to establishing a course of instruction and learning expectations on climate education in all public pre-kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools
AI Summary
This bill amends the education law to establish a course of instruction and learning expectations on climate education in all public pre-kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools in New York. The bill requires the Commissioner of Education to prescribe age-appropriate courses and learning standards that cover topics related to the causes and impacts of climate change, as well as actions to mitigate and adapt to its effects. The bill also mandates the development of resources and technical assistance for schools, professional development for teachers, and the establishment of an Office of Climate Education and Workforce Development within the Board of Regents to oversee the implementation of climate education across the state.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (44)
Vivian Cook (D)*,
Inez Dickens (D)*,
Harvey Epstein (D)*,
Deborah Glick (D)*,
Andrew Hevesi (D)*,
Dana Levenberg (D)*,
Nader Sayegh (D)*,
Rebecca Seawright (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Juan Ardila (D),
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Pat Burke (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
William Colton (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/03/2024)
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