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A 8458 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires climate change education in public schools

Summary
Requires climate change instruction within the current established science curriculum; requires such instruction be taught in grades one through twelve.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates climate change education in K-12 science curricula, expanding required content to address current scientific understanding and educational standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate change education in K-12 science curriculum, promoting environmental awareness and education on climate science.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 16, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
May 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Legislator
Party
State
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Photo of Phil Steck
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
NY
110
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Photo of MaryJane Shimsky
MaryJane Shimsky
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
92