Bill > A00140

This bill amends the New York State education law to prohibit school districts, school principals, administrators, and teachers from requiring, permitting, or conducting animal hatching projects as part of a lesson or experimental study. Specifically, the legislation would prevent schools from engaging in such activities both on school premises and during any school-sponsored events, regardless of location. The bill appears aimed at protecting animals and potentially addressing ethical concerns about using live animals in classroom demonstrations or experiments. By adding this provision to existing education law, the legislation seeks to create a clear statewide standard that prevents schools from conducting these types of projects, which may involve incubating and hatching eggs in classroom settings. The act would take effect immediately upon passage, meaning schools would need to immediately cease any such animal hatching activities.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A140