Education (Curriculum)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6187: Relates to providing that all schools have a multi-cultural curriculum

This bill requires all public elementary, junior high, and high schools to implement a multicultural curriculum. Schools must adapt the curriculum to their specific student body's cultural composition, and the education commissioner will create rules for both the curriculum and teacher training programs. The law mandates that educators receive training to effectively teach students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. It takes effect on September 1 following its enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates multicultural curriculum implementation, adaptation to student demographics, and required teacher training to enhance educational access and curriculum quality in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 19, 2025

S 5198: Requires schools to include instruction on the prevention of eating disorders as an integral part of their health education programs

This bill requires all public schools to integrate eating disorder prevention education into health classes for students in grades 6 through 12. It mandates age-appropriate instruction designed to foster healthy self-image and prepare students for healthy living, as part of existing nutrition programs. Schools must develop this curriculum with guidance from eating disorder centers, as permitted by the commissioner. The law takes effect September 1st following its enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates eating disorder prevention education in health classes (grades 6-12), expanding curriculum to promote student health and well-being95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates eating disorder prevention education in schools, directly supporting mental health services through preventive care in public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Student Health

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 3334: Requires the commissioner of education to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts

Requires the commissioner to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history in school curricula, enhancing educational content and diversity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4354: Relates to reducing the cost of textbooks for students of institutions of higher education

Reduces the cost of textbooks and course materials for students of institutions of higher education by requiring every institution of higher education to adopt policies that allow the use of innovative pricing techniques and payment options for textbooks, supplemental materials, and other course materials or textbooks.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReduces textbook costs for higher education students, directly enhancing affordability and access to course materials per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6498: Expands the health education curriculum to include breast cancer screenings

S 6498, known as "Siena's Law," requires New York senior high schools to add breast cancer education to mandatory health classes, including age-appropriate instruction on self-examinations. Certified health teachers must deliver this content, covering prevention and detection methods for breast cancer as part of the standard curriculum. Local school boards may also choose to include this education in elementary and middle schools. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, after enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of breast cancer education in high school health curriculum, expanding mandatory content to enhance student health literacy and preventive care as part of standard curriculum.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates breast cancer education in schools including prevention/detection methods, advancing public health initiatives through early awareness and education95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 6227: Provides that the commissioner of education may promulgate rules and regulations for a health education curriculum to include menstrual disorders

Provides that the commissioner of education may promulgate rules and regulations for a health education curriculum to include menstrual disorders, including but not limited to, endometriosis.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands health curriculum requirements to include menstrual disorders, enhancing student health education content and aligning with curriculum improvement indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates inclusion of menstrual disorders in school health curriculum, advancing health education awareness for women's health conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7850: Relates to requiring memorization of multiplication tables as part of the basic education program

This bill requires public school students to memorize multiplication tables as part of the standard basic education curriculum. It mandates that schools include this requirement in their course of study to demonstrate student competency in efficient multiplication. The law would apply immediately to the next school year following its enactment, directly affecting K-12 students in public schools within the jurisdiction of this legislation. The provision replaces existing methods with a specific skill demonstration requirement for foundational math proficiency.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates foundational math skill requirement, advancing curriculum standards without restricting access or funding85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5610: Allocates the Amistad commission in the department of education, and repeals certain provisions of the arts and cultural affairs law relating to the Amistad commission

Allocates the Amistad commission to work alongside the department of education and on behalf of students in the state; repeals certain provisions relating to the Amistad commission; requires schools in the state to provide curriculum relating to Black history, slavery, and race.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates schools to provide curriculum on Black history, slavery, and race, directly enhancing educational content and access per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6208: Relates to enacting the free resources for equitable education (FREE) act

Relates to enacting the "free resources for equitable education (FREE) act"; requires State University of New York higher education institutions to designate all general education and 25 percent of all major specific courses as low textbook cost (LTC) or zero textbook cost (ZTC).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates zero/low textbook cost courses to increase access and reduce student financial barriers in higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education Libraries

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8287: Requires rip current, rip tide and undertow curriculum or instruction

Enacts "Alexandra's law" to require school districts and charter schools to include in the curriculum or instruction teaching students how to recognize and react to rip currents, rip tides and undertows.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of rip current safety curriculum in schools, enhancing student program content related to water safety education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Safety

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