Bill

Bill > A06187


NY A06187

NY A06187
Provides that all schools shall have a multi-cultural curriculum.


summary

Introduced
02/26/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring a multi-cultural curriculum

AI Summary

This bill requires all schools in New York State, including elementary, junior high, and senior high schools, to implement a multi-cultural curriculum. The bill mandates that the state commissioner of education will develop detailed rules and regulations for this curriculum, with a key emphasis on flexibility and customization. Specifically, the commissioner must create guidelines that consider the unique cultural composition of each school, allowing schools to conduct their own research and observations to tailor the multi-cultural education to their specific student body. Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a teacher education program designed to train educators in effectively teaching and interacting with students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The multi-cultural curriculum will be implemented starting September 1st following the bill's passage into law, reflecting a commitment to promoting cultural understanding and inclusivity in New York's educational system.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

referred to education (on 01/07/2026)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...