S 667 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 8, 2025
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