Relates to hunting, fishing and outdoor education in high school physical education courses
S 1517 requires New York high schools to offer optional hunting, fishing, and outdoor education as a component of physical education courses when requested by 10 or more enrolled students. The bill mandates that schools provide this instruction consistent with state license applicant curriculum, covering topics like hunting/fishing seasons, species regulations, license requirements, recreational opportunities, and the historical role of these activities in the state. It directs the education and environmental conservation departments to jointly develop the required curriculum. The law directly affects public secondary schools and students in grades 9-12 who seek this educational component.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom O'Mara
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Mark Walczyk
RRepublican/Conservative
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