Bill > S01474

This bill requires that starting in the 2026-2027 school year, all elementary, middle, and high schools under state control or supported by public funds must provide instruction in agriculture. The mandatory curriculum is designed to help students understand the origins of food, clothing, and agricultural processes, covering topics such as resource conservation, food-to-table processes, sustainability practices, waste management, textile production, and agricultural career opportunities. The instruction will be integrated with existing subjects like science, mathematics, history, and business, and must be approved by both the state's Department of Education and Department of Agriculture and Markets. The goal is to educate students about farming, rural communities, and the complex systems that produce their food and clothing, with the length and specific details of the instruction to be determined by the Board of Regents. This comprehensive approach aims to increase students' understanding of agriculture's critical role in society and potential career paths in the industry.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1474