Bill > A07919

This bill, named Firefighter Joseph P. Spor Jr.'s Law, requires the New York State Commissioner of Education to establish a September 11th (9/11) awareness curriculum for school districts within one year of the law's effective date. The curriculum must cover key themes including the historical context of terrorism, details of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93, the American and global response to the attacks, examples of heroism and resilience, and the global challenges in the post-9/11 world. The State Education Department must make curriculum materials and resources available on its website for voluntary use by schools, with the requirement that these materials be age-appropriate, factually accurate, and sourced from reputable sources. Schools have flexibility in implementing the curriculum, which can be integrated into social studies or taught in any manner the school deems appropriate. The law aims to help students understand the events of 9/11, its aftermath, and the ongoing significance of the attacks. The bill will take effect on the first of July following its passage, with immediate authorization for the development of necessary regulations.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7919