What's happening
This bill requires New York schools to provide adequate supplies and equipment for left-handed students whenever such items are available for right-handed students.
Why it matters
Supports equal access to learning tools. By mandating that left-handed students have access to the same types of supplies and equipment as right-handed students, the bill aims to remove a common barrier that can hinder classroom participation and performance for left-handed children.
Reduces discomfort and frustration. Providing proper left-handed items—such as scissors, desks, or musical instruments—can help left-handed students avoid using poorly fitting or awkward tools, potentially reducing physical strain and frustration during school activities.
Signals inclusivity and awareness. The bill pushes schools to actively consider the needs of left-handed students when making purchasing decisions, promoting a more inclusive educational environment and raising awareness about the challenges minority groups may face.
Creates enforceable standards. By requiring the education commissioner to set clear rules, the legislation ensures there will be consistent statewide expectations for how schools accommodate left-handed students, rather than leaving such decisions to individual schools or districts.
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Left-Handed School Supplies Required
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4626
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 3, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. RAMOS -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing for the availability of adequate supplies for left-handed students
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 305 of the education law is amended by adding a new subdivision 56 to read as follows:
56. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations to provide for the proportionate availability of adequate school supplies and equipment for use by left-handed students where adequate supplies and equipment are available for use by right-handed students. The rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this subdivision shall apply to any school supplies and equipment purchased by the department or schools on or after the effective date of such rules and regulations.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08778-01-7
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