A 7399 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to moments of silent meditation in public schools

This bill requires public school teachers to offer students a one-minute period of silent meditation at the start of each school day. It directly affects all public school students and teachers in New York, making participation optional for each student. The law specifies that the meditation must be conducted as a non-religious activity, allowing students to reflect on the day's activities or choose a religious theme if they wish, but it cannot be structured as a religious exercise. Participation is limited to seated reflection, with no requirement for students to stand or engage actively.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Mar 25, 2025
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