Bill > A08972

This bill establishes a committee to conduct a comprehensive survey and provide recommendations about how schools teach the history and civic impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The New York State Commissioner of Education will lead a survey to determine how school districts are currently instructing students about 9/11, examining aspects such as learning standards, grade levels taught, instructional time, curriculum sources, teaching challenges, educator training, and student assessment methods. A four-member advisory committee comprised of experts appointed by the governor, senate president, assembly speaker, and commissioner will be created to review the survey results and provide recommendations for improving K-12 educational resources and strategies related to 9/11 history and its civic impact. The committee will meet at least four times per year, submit recommendations within two years, and then be disbanded. Committee members will not be compensated but can be reimbursed for expenses. The bill is temporary, set to expire three years after its effective date, and aims to ensure comprehensive and meaningful education about the historical significance of the September 11 attacks.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8972