What's happening
This bill directs the commissioner of education to study and report on ecological literacy and healthy living curriculum in New York schools.
Why it matters
Could influence future curriculum decisions. By compiling detailed information on which schools offer ecological literacy and healthy living programs, the study could lay the groundwork for expanding or standardizing such education across New York, affecting what students learn in the coming years.
Highlights gaps and inequities. The study will identify which schools lack ecological and healthy living curricula or extracurriculars, potentially revealing disparities between districts and prompting efforts to ensure all students have access to these learning opportunities.
Informs state policy and funding priorities. The commissioner’s report and recommendations could drive legislative or regulatory changes, and may influence how state resources are allocated to support health and environmental education.
Raises the profile of ecological and health education. By mandating a statewide review and formal report, the bill signals that these subjects are important public priorities, possibly leading to greater public awareness and advocacy for robust programs in these areas.
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Who cares
State education commissioner
Would have to study ecological literacy and healthy living instruction statewide and deliver findings and recommendations within one year of the act’s effective date.
Public and private K–12 schools
The study would examine their related classes, programs and extracurricular activities, including when instruction becomes available.
K–12 students
The study would document the availability of ecological literacy and healthy living learning opportunities in their schools.
Governor and legislative leaders
Would receive the commissioner’s report and recommendations on ecological literacy and healthy living curriculum.
Headline styles
Study School Eco Health Curriculum
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Study School Health Curriculum
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor Jamaal Bailey
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1242
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 14, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. L. ROSENTHAL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT authorizing and directing the commissioner of education to conduct a study regarding ecological literacy and healthy living curriculum in schools, and to provide recommendations
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The commissioner of education is authorized and directed to conduct a study regarding ecological literacy and healthy living curriculum within the state. For purposes of this act, the term "qualified institution" shall mean every public and private school in New York state that instructs any students in grades kindergarten through twelve. Such study shall focus on the availability of such curriculum at all qualified institutions, and shall include but not be limited to:
1. a description of all offered ecological literacy and healthy living related classes;
2. the academic year ecological literacy and healthy living instruction becomes available at each qualifying institution and a description of its specific form;
3. the existence of any specific ecological literacy and healthy living program at each qualifying institution and what such program includes; and
4. all ecological literacy and healthy living extracurricular activities offered.
§ 2. A report of the findings of such study and recommendations of the commissioner of education shall be delivered to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate and the minority leader of the assembly within one year of the effective date of this act.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04827-01-9
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