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A 1984 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires climate change and sustainability education in elementary and high schools

Summary
Requires that climate change and sustainability education be taught in elementary and high schools to educate pupils about how human activities cause climate change, the effects of climate change, the dangers associated with climate change and preventative measures that can be taken to alleviate the impacts of climate change.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates climate change education curriculum in K-12 schools, expanding required educational content and aligning with curriculum enhancement indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate change education teaching causes, effects, and preventative measures, advancing environmental awareness and education as a core component of environmental protection.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Party
State
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Photo of Linda Rosenthal
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
NY
67
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Photo of Chris Burdick
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
NY
93