Bill > S01072

This bill directs the New York State Education Commissioner to establish a comprehensive reporting system for art education compliance in public schools. School districts will be required to submit detailed annual reports documenting their art education instruction, including which schools are not meeting legal requirements, reasons for non-compliance, the number of students receiving art instruction, certification status of art teachers, allocated class time for art education, and overall compliance with art education laws and regulations. If a school district has schools not meeting these requirements, the superintendent must develop and implement a corrective action plan approved by the school board. The Commissioner will publicly post a list of non-compliant districts on the department's website and submit an annual report to state legislative leaders analyzing the data and recommending steps to ensure statewide art education compliance. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in art education instruction across New York's public schools, with the ultimate goal of ensuring students receive the art education mandated by state law and regulations.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1072