Assembly bill · A1857 (2025-26)
Requires the public school curriculum for children in kindergarten through grade twelve to include a minimum of two hours per week instruction in civics lessons
New York State Assembly
Same as S6924, the matching bill in the Senate.
Sponsor: Nily Rozic (Assembly Member, District 25, Democratic)
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Summary
Requires the public school curriculum for children in kindergarten through grade twelve to include a minimum of two hours per week instruction in civics lessons.
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Amends the Education Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Education · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
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