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Establishes a sensitivity training program for persons in active military service of the state
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Grace Meng
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BILL NUMBER:S6499
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing a sensitivity training program for persons in active military service of the state
Purpose
Establishes a sensitivity training program for persons in active military service of the state.
Summary of provisions
The executive Law is amended by adding a new section 192 to read as follows: §192. Sensitivity training program; military service. 1. For purposes of this section the following terms shall have the following meanings: A "sensitivity training program" shall mean a program designed to develop a person's awareness and understanding of him or herself, other individuals and the relationship between the two, including the awareness and understanding of such persons prejudices and intolerance towards others.
Justification
The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans comes at a very high price for those serving in the military especially during times of conflict. It is imperative that we learn to understand and accept the social, gender, religious and ethnic differences that exist among the women and men serving in our military arena.
Existing law
New.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall a take effect on the one hundred and twentieth day after it shall have become a law.
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