Bill > S01517

This bill amends the environmental conservation law and education law to allow and promote hunting, fishing, and outdoor education instruction in high school physical education courses. Specifically, the bill requires public secondary schools to provide such instruction when ten or more students request it, with a curriculum developed jointly by the education and environmental conservation departments. The curriculum will cover various aspects of hunting and fishing, including seasonal information, species identification, licensing requirements, recreational opportunities, and the historical significance of hunting and fishing in the state's development. The bill aims to enhance students' understanding of outdoor activities, conservation practices, and game laws by integrating this specialized instruction into physical education programs. The new provisions will take effect on the first of July following the bill's enactment, with immediate authorization for developing necessary regulations to implement the changes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1517