Moves the Amistad Commission from the department of state to the state education department
This bill transfers the Amistad Commission from the Department of State to the New York State Education Department. The commission, which focuses on promoting education about the African slave trade, slavery in America, and African-American contributions, will now operate under the Education Department's oversight. Key provisions include moving all commission-related functions, pending matters, and staff support to the Education Department, while maintaining the commission's existing duties like compiling educator volunteers and recommending curricula. The transfer does not change the commission's educational mission or voting structure.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jun 13, 2025
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Erik Dilan
DDemocratic
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Keith Brown
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Larinda Hooks
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
MaryJane Shimsky
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Noah Burroughs
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Phil Ramos
DDemocratic
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