A 9246 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to authorizing Bible literacy courses in public schools

Summary
Relates to authorizing Bible literacy courses in public schools; directs the commissioner to promulgate regulations establishing an elective course of studies in Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament of the Bible to teach students knowledge of biblical content, characters, poetry, and narratives that are prerequisites to understanding contemporary society and culture, including literature, art, music, mores, oratory, and public policy.
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 7, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Dave DiPietro
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