Senate bill · S6924 (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 Senate
Same as A1857, the matching bill in the Assembly.
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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.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Education Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To incorporate into school curriculum, from kindergarten through grade 12, instruction in civility, citizenship, principle of honesty, toler- ance, racial and global harmony, personal responsibility, morals, ethics, respect for others, observance of laws and rules, courtesy, dignity, and other traits that will enhance the quality of their experi- ences in, and contributions to, the community.
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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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The sponsor's argument
Why the sponsor says this is needed
With the increase of civic disengagement as reported in the media every day, the need to formally teach and encourage basic civic principles is paramount. Targeting our education system to mandate the teaching of civic duties is the best way to do so as the classroom provides an appropriate setting to harness democratic ideals and principles amongst students that will offset the lack thereof. It is up to the state's education system to make our students informed citizens of tomorrow. Society needs activists that will participate in elections and make well informed choices. Florida has already taken on this role to educate its students in civic education by mandating that 30% of a child's final test grade in 2013 school year be affected by this. New York should set the tone by passing legislation to educate our students about their civic duties.
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Full history
- Mar 27, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Senate
Read the record
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