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Creates the New York character development commission and establishes the New York character development fund; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Ron Kim
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BILL NUMBER:S6366
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to creating the New York character development commission; to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the New York character development fund; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize a two year commission to answer the question: How do we create the best schools that can spark purpose and sustain passion in our students?
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the education law is amended by adding a new section 141 which will establish the commission and outline its purpose.
2. Outlines appointment of members.
3. Outlines provisions for commission staff and agency liaison and how they will be paid.
4. Powers and duties of the commission.
5. Commission recommendations.
Section 2 of the state finance law is amended by adding a new section 99-v which establishes the New York character development fund and the provisions thereof.
Section 3 outlines the severability clause.
Justification
"Character" refers to the soft and emotional skills that are proven to produce successful leaders: grit, zest, perseverance, curiosity, self-control, tenacity, optimism, gratitude, and social intelligence.
One clear way to accomplish this is to teach and equip our students with the soft and non-cognitive skills (character) for them to pursue their passion. Unfortunately, the Common Core State Standards are shifting our education culture to robotic classrooms based on immediate performance instead of purpose-driven learning. The Character Development Commission and Fund (CDCF) is a clear counter-solution to this dangerous shift.
CDCF will accomplish the following goals to ultimately determine if and how we can teach and measure "character" in our schools:
1. Study and research the effectiveness of building character among K-12 public school students in new York State.
2. Study, explore, and research future measures for different character traits.
3. Propose specific programs and a plan to allocate resources to develop and grow character among all public school students.
4. Study, explore, and propose a plan to implement character trait measures that may be one of the considered factors for grade advancement.
5. Study, explore, and propose how to incorporate digital platforms and technology to teach, measure, and analyze character.
6. Provide any other recommendations germane to character development in schools.
Prior legislative history
New.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately and shall be deemed repealed June 30, 2016.
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