Requires certain public schools in N.Y. city to offer Halal food options during lunch
This bill requires public schools in New York City (population over 1 million) to provide Halal food options during lunch. It amends the Education Law to mandate that all public schools in the city offer Halal meals, directly affecting school districts serving students in NYC. The law takes effect 120 days after enactment, with immediate rule-making authority allowed for implementation. This policy change ensures dietary accommodations for students requiring Halal food under school meal programs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
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