Bill > A06215

This bill amends the environmental conservation law and education law to allow and encourage hunting, fishing, and outdoor education instruction in high school physical education courses. Specifically, the bill requires public secondary schools to provide such instruction if ten or more students request it, with a curriculum to be developed jointly by the education and environmental conservation departments. The instruction will cover topics such as hunting and fishing seasons, species that can be hunted or fished, license requirements, outdoor recreation opportunities, and the historical significance of hunting and fishing in the state's development. The goal is to provide students with practical knowledge about outdoor activities, conservation, and recreational opportunities, while integrating these topics into the existing physical education curriculum. The bill will take effect on the first of July following its passage, with provisions for developing the necessary regulations in advance of the implementation date.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6215