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- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Print number 2825a
- Amend and recommit to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Relates to a program for veteran speakers in classrooms to supplement instructional and educational aspects of American military history
In Senate Committee · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · Sponsor William Colton
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to a veteran speaker education program within the division of veterans' affairs
Purpose or general idea of bill
To create a veteran speaker education program within the Division of Veterans' Affairs. Specifically, the bill would require the Division of Veterans' Affairs in consultation with the Director of the New York State Military Museum and Veteran's Resource Center, to develop an informational pamphlet to be distributed to school districts which provides a general overview of the program and a listing of available veteran speakers willing to discuss their military experience.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill would add a new § 353-a to the executive law creating a veterans' speaker education program.
Justification
The defining moments of our nation's history came in wartime, especially during the great conflicts of the twentieth century. It is important that all of society, and particularly young people, be aware of the contributions of the men and women who participated in these conflicts as members of the armed forces.
These men and women established a remarkable record of service and sacrifice. They were ordinary individuals who did extraordinary things to preserve and protect our nation and its cherished freedoms. Their personal accounts, which constitute a valuable historical record, are in danger of being lost forever as these individuals pass away. It is therefore appropriate to take steps to help encourage greater knowledge and appreciation of veterans, particularly in our schools.
In this regard, many states have already enacted programs honoring those who served in the military. New York should make available to students, teachers and administrators in public and private schools a new resource that will encourage greater understanding and appreciation of the contribution of veterans.
Prior legislative history
2008 - A.3223/Veterans' Affairs 2007 - A.3223/Veterans' Affairs 2006 - Referred to Veterans' Affairs 2005 - Referred to Veterans' Affairs 2004 - Referred to Veterans' Affairs 2003 - Referred to Veterans' Affairs 2002 - Referred to Veterans' Affairs
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately, provided that the pamphlet required to be distributed to school districts pursuant to section two of this act shall be made available by the first of October next succeeding the date on which this act shall have become law and any rules or regulations necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this act shall be promulgated by such date.
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