Education (Curriculum)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3848: Requires LGBT awareness curriculum or instruction

This bill requires public school districts in New York to develop age-appropriate curriculum about the historical treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals. Schools must incorporate this content into social studies or other suitable courses, with flexibility for district-specific needs and grade-level adjustments. The curriculum must be developed by the education commissioner in consultation with relevant agencies, focusing on historical context rather than current events. The requirement takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of LGBT history curriculum in K-12 schools, enhancing educational content and promoting inclusive education through required historical context.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 95: Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine, ten, eleven or twelve

Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine through twelve; establishes what should be included in such curriculum including the basics of financial planning, budgeting, borrowing, interest rates, personal insurance policies, etc.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial education curriculum in grades 9-12, enhancing student financial literacy as part of educational programming per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3581: Establishes that instruction in financial literacy be provided to pupils in grades nine, ten, eleven or twelve

Requires that instruction in financial literacy be provided to pupils in grades nine through twelve; establishes what should be included in such curriculum including the basics of financial planning, budgeting, borrowing, interest rates, and personal insurance policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy curriculum in grades 9-12, enhancing student financial education programs per bill summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 120: Directs the commissioner of education to appoint a media literacy advisory group to study the teaching of media literacy; requires such group to survey all school districts

Directs the commissioner of education to appoint a media literacy advisory group to study the teaching of media literacy; requires such group to survey all school districts on the media literacy practices of and the current media literacy resources available to each district, to inquire how districts are currently integrating digital citizenship and media literacy education in their curriculum.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates study and survey of media literacy integration into curriculum, advancing educational standards in digital citizenship and media literacy education.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3773: Requires parental consent for sexual health education for certain students

Requires that public school districts provide parents with notice of curriculum and obtain parental consent prior to providing sexual health education to students ten years of age or younger.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRequires parental consent for sexual health education curriculum, restricting school implementation of this subject for young students.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4903: Establishes a career and technical education (CTE) diploma

Establishes a career and technical education (CTE) diploma; establishes a CTE pathway to a diploma shall be based on a curriculum designed to provide students with technical skills and shall demonstrate that the student is ready for a career as determined by regulations of the commissioner.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates CTE diploma pathway to enhance career-ready skills, expanding student educational options and aligning curriculum with workforce needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5405: Requires hate crime awareness curriculum or instruction for school districts

This bill requires New York school districts to implement age-appropriate hate crime awareness curriculum. It directs the education commissioner, with input from the Division of Human Rights, to develop content covering discrimination, religious intolerance (including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia), and positive actions for inclusion. Schools may integrate this into existing social studies or other curricula, without requiring statewide uniformity. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, after enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates age-appropriate hate crime awareness curriculum covering discrimination and inclusion, enhancing educational content and promoting student inclusion per topic description.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3628: Requires courses of study in private schools in the prevention of child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse

This bill requires all private schools in New York to implement prevention education for students in grades K-8, focusing on child sexual exploitation and abuse. The program must be developed by the education commissioner with input from the health department, covering prevention strategies for students, parents, and school staff. It mandates specific curriculum content but allows the state to provide model materials online for schools. The law applies to all private schools in the state and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates required prevention curriculum in private K-8 schools for child sexual abuse, enhancing student safety education and strengthening educational content on critical issues95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6508: Requires a course of study in the awareness and prevention of human trafficking

This bill requires all public school students in New York State from kindergarten through 12th grade to receive age-appropriate instruction about recognizing and preventing human trafficking. The curriculum must be developed by the education commissioner with input from criminal justice services, covering signs of trafficking and prevention strategies for students, parents, and school staff. Schools must provide this education as part of their regular coursework, with model materials available online from the state department. The law takes effect July 1 following its enactment, mandating concrete policy changes in public school curricula.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates age-appropriate human trafficking education in all K-12 public schools, enhancing student awareness programs and curriculum requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4673: Relates to first aid instruction for students in grades nine through twelve

This bill requires New York high schools to provide first aid instruction to all students in grades nine through twelve. It mandates a state-developed curriculum covering key topics like recognizing shock, wound care, choking, burns, and CPR (with optional certification through approved providers). Schools may integrate this into existing health classes or offer it as an after-school elective, without creating new mandatory courses. The law directly affects public high schools and their 9th-12th grade students by adding standardized first aid training to their educational experience. It takes effect July 1, 2025, following legislative approval.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates first aid curriculum in high schools, enhancing student safety education and program offerings within K-12 framework per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

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