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Requires all text-books to reference the Sea of Japan as also the East Sea
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Edward Braunstein
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BILL NUMBER:S6570 REVISED 2/12/14
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring all text-books to reference the Sea of Japan as also the East Sea
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to recognize the growing international use of multiple names for the body of water between Japan and Korea, by using two accepted names in school textbooks.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 adds new section 706 to the Education Law. It requires that all new textbooks approved for use in the state that refer to the Sea of Japan indicate that it is also known as the "East Sea."
Justification
The names "East Sea" and "Sea of Japan" have disputed origins. The National Geographic Society has included both names on its maps since 1999. This bill would align New York's textbooks with a growing, international movement to recognize both names as acceptable.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE:This act shall take effect immediately and apply to any textbooks issued on and after July 1, 2014
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