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Requires course work on discrimination and anti-bias for school professionals applying for a certificate or license on or after July 1, 2013
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Daniel O'Donnell
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BILL NUMBER:S7107
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring course work on discrimination and anti-bias for school professionals applying for a certificate or license
Purpose or general idea of bill
Requires course work on discrimination and anti-bias for school professionals applying for a certificate or license on or after July 1, 2013.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1: Adds a new Education Law section 14-a which establishes pre-certification and pre-licensing requirements.
Section 2: Makes a conforming change to Education Law section 3004(3).
Section 3: Sets forth the effective date.
Justification
In 2010, the Dignity for All Students Act ("DASA" or "Dignity Act") was enacted as chapter 482 of the Laws of 2010, with an effective date of July 1, 2012.
Recognizing the serious emotional and physical effects that the aforementioned acts can have on students of all ages, the legislation aims to build upon DASA and incorporate training components into the statute. The pre-service coursework considered by this bill will support the development of positive school environments by ensuring that educational professionals are well equipped to discourage these kinds of activities.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on July 1, 2013.
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