Education (Curriculum) in New York

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7568: Requires the state librarian to provide guidance on the curation of library material to all school library systems

Bill A 7568, known as the "school libraries curation guidance act," requires the state librarian to provide guidance on library material curation to all school library systems. This guidance will include standards to ensure library materials present a wide range of viewpoints, prohibit censorship, and provide access to developmentally relevant content for all students. It also outlines procedures for librarians to regularly review and remove materials based on factors like relevance, condition, and demand. The state librarian will maintain and publish a list of school library systems that adopt policies meeting these minimum standards.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum Libraries

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6591: Requires that instruction in public schools aligned to the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework

Requires instruction in public schools aligned to the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework; requires the commissioner of education to update learning standards on an ongoing basis and provide technical assistance and resources to aid public schools in providing such instruction.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6806: Provides for inclusive instruction and instructional materials

Requires school districts and charter schools to establish a task force to make recommendations on model curriculum or instruction on the political, economic, and social contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people, in an appropriate place in the curriculum of middle school and high school students.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6596: Relates to compliance with substantially equivalent education by nonpublic schools

This bill requires nonpublic schools in New York to provide instruction substantially equivalent to public schools. It mandates specific curriculum standards for all grade levels, including required units of study in English, math, science, social studies, and other subjects (e.g., four units of English for high school students). Nonpublic schools must teach in English as the primary language, with limited exceptions for students with limited English proficiency. The law applies to qualifying nonpublic schools operating with bilingual programs, specific hours, and nonprofit status, ensuring their curriculum covers mandated topics like U.S. history, civics, health education, and critical thinking skills.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Choice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3722: Requires a course of instruction on the provisions of the federalist papers and the United States constitution to be provided to high school students

Requires a course of instruction on the provisions of the federalist papers and the United States constitution to be provided to high school students.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6617: Requires climate change education in public schools

Requires climate change instruction within the current established science curriculum; requires such instruction be taught in grades one through twelve.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Curriculum Climate Change

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7130: Adjusts state qualitative skill education assessment standards

This bill sets new standards for STEM education assessment in New York State. It requires the education commissioner to establish specific guidelines for when STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) is introduced before college, what qualifies as a valid STEM curriculum, and how student and teacher progress in these subjects will be evaluated. The bill mandates that all K-12 teachers teaching science and math must have access to new training programs under these standards, and school districts must implement the required curriculum. These changes directly affect public school students, science/math teachers, and school administrators in primary and secondary education.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers Testing & Assessment

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 2450: Clarifies that the writing requirement that is part of compulsory education includes cursive writing

This bill requires all public elementary schools to include cursive writing instruction in their curriculum, ensuring students can produce legible cursive documents by the end of fifth grade. It directly affects public school students in grades K-5 and their educators, mandating that cursive writing become part of the standard course of study. The key provision specifies that schools must provide this instruction to meet the readability goal by fifth grade, with implementation beginning in the next school year after enactment. The bill focuses solely on adding this requirement to existing education standards, without altering other curriculum elements or funding.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 798: Expands the requirements for teaching humane education to secondary school students

This bill requires all public secondary schools in the state to include humane education about animal treatment, protection, and ecological roles in their curriculum. It specifically mandates instruction on kindness toward animals, respect for animal welfare laws, and managing animal overpopulation. Schools must verify compliance with these requirements, and the state education commissioner will maintain public records of this verification. Schools failing to provide this instruction risk losing public funding for those grades.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum

failed · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 3638: Provides for instruction in food and agriculture in elementary and high school

Provides for instruction in food and agriculture in schools using a curriculum established by the commissioner of education in consultation with the commissioner of agriculture and markets.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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