What's happening
This bill requires New York schools to provide adequate and proportionate supplies and equipment for left-handed students.
Why it matters
Addresses a long-standing disadvantage for left-handed students. by requiring schools to consider their needs when purchasing supplies and equipment, potentially improving comfort and academic performance for these students.
Mandates equitable access to learning tools. (such as desks, scissors, and other materials) for left-handed students, which could reduce frustration and stigma associated with using right-handed equipment.
Sets a legal standard for inclusivity. in public education procurement, prompting schools and districts to actively assess and meet the needs of all students, not just the majority.
Could influence broader changes in classroom design and teacher awareness. , leading to more attention on accommodating diverse physical needs and learning styles in the school environment.
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Require Left-Handed School Supplies
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5197
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 7, 2019
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 57 to read as follows:
57. 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.
LBD07462-01-9
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