Bill > S02463

This bill requires public schools in New York to provide instruction aligned with the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework, which aims to affirm students' cultural identities, promote positive academic outcomes, and develop critical thinking skills. The legislation mandates that schools teach about the history and experiences of diverse groups, including Asian American, Indigenous, African American, Muslim American, Hispanic, Latinx, and Caribbean American communities, as well as the Holocaust. The commissioner of education will be responsible for continuously updating learning standards and providing technical assistance and resources to help schools implement this comprehensive approach to culturally responsive education. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2026, and will require schools to integrate instruction that elevates historically marginalized voices and helps students connect across different cultural backgrounds and experiences.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2463