Education (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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates humane education curriculum additions in secondary schools, expanding educational content on animal welfare and ecological roles per bill requirements.95% confidence

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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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates new food/agriculture curriculum in K-12 schools, expanding educational content and programs without restrictions or funding cuts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2425: Relates to reading and posting in public schools excerpts of the writings and documents regarding American heritage

Requires the regents to promulgate rules to allow and encourage the reading and posting in public schools excerpts of the writings and documents regarding American heritage.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates inclusion of American heritage materials in school curriculum, enhancing educational content and access to historical documents per its explicit language.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 30: Allocates the Amistad commission in the department of education, and repeals certain provisions of the arts and cultural affairs law relating to the Amistad commission

Allocates the Amistad commission to work alongside the department of education and on behalf of students in the state; repeals certain provisions relating to the Amistad commission; requires schools in the state to provide curriculum relating to Black history, slavery, and race.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates schools to provide curriculum on Black history, slavery, and race, directly enhancing educational content and aligning with inclusive education policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 6924: Requires the public school curriculum for children in kindergarten through grade twelve to include a minimum of two hours per week instruction in civics lessons

Requires the public school curriculum for children in kindergarten through grade twelve to include a minimum of two hours per week instruction in civics lessons.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates increased civics curriculum hours (2+ hrs/week) for K-12, directly enhancing educational content and curriculum requirements per bill text.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8458: 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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates climate change education in K-12 science curricula, expanding required content to address current scientific understanding and educational standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate change education in K-12 science curriculum, promoting environmental awareness and education on climate science.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3537: Requires curriculum or instruction in Italian history and civic impact

This bill requires all public school districts in the state to incorporate age-appropriate curriculum about Italian history and civic contributions into their education programs. The state education commissioner must develop this curriculum, covering topics like Italian immigration to the U.S., the Italian community's impact on American government and culture, and historical challenges faced by Italian Americans. School boards must provide teacher training and materials, allowing schools to integrate this content into existing history or social studies courses. It directly affects every public school district and its students through mandated curriculum changes. The law takes effect July 1st following enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of Italian history/civic contributions in K-12 curriculum, enhancing educational content and cultural awareness per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill requires curriculum on Italian immigration and contributions, fostering understanding and integration of an immigrant group's history and impact.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7891: Relates to requiring the department of education to provide school districts with a list of resources and instructional materials on media literacy

Relates to requiring the department of education to provide school districts with a list of resources and instructional materials on media literacy; defines terms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates department to provide media literacy resources to schools, directly supporting curriculum development and student media literacy education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Libraries

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2547: Establishes a culturally responsive education curriculum and standards; appropriation

Establishes a culturally responsive education curriculum and standards; requires all school districts, charter schools and private schools to integrate culturally responsive education throughout the education of all students at all grade levels; establishes a pilot program in culturally responsive education; appropriates $25,000,000 therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $25M for culturally responsive education curriculum, directly funding a state program under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates culturally responsive curriculum integration across all schools and appropriates $25M, directly advancing educational standards and funding.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2463: 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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates public school instruction alignment with Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework, requires updating learning standards, and provides resources for implementation. Directly advances curriculum enhancement and educational ...90% confidence

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