Bill > A08463

This bill, known as the New York AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander) Education Equity Act, authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a comprehensive survey about AANHPI history instruction in the state's school districts. The survey will examine various aspects of AANHPI history education, including learning standards, grade levels taught, instructional time, curriculum materials, challenges in implementation, educator training, and student assessment. Following the survey, the commissioner must submit a detailed report with findings and potential recommendations to key state leaders. Additionally, the bill establishes a four-member AANHPI history advisory committee composed of experts in AANHPI studies or educational administration, appointed by the governor, senate president, assembly speaker, and commissioner. This committee will meet at least four times annually and is tasked with providing recommendations on high-quality K-12 curricular resources and strategies for strengthening AANHPI history education. The committee will submit recommendations to the commissioner within two years and then be disbanded. The bill will take effect immediately and automatically expire three years after its enactment, ensuring a time-limited approach to addressing AANHPI educational representation.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8463