Authorizes a survey regarding instruction on the Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an advisory…

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Authorizes a survey regarding instruction on the Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an advisory committee

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Latest action Dec 12, 2025

Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A8463, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Education Law.

Committee

Education · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Education · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To assess how school districts across New York State are currently teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history and to establish an expert advisory committee to guide the inte- gration of AANHPI content into state education standards.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 10, 2025Result: passed
(57) (1) (0) (5)
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 4, 2025Result: passed
(20) (0) (0) (1)

The sponsor's argument

Why John Liu says this is needed

While New York is one of the most diverse states in the nation, includ- ing a rapidly growing AANHPI population, our schools lack a consistent and comprehensive approach to teaching AANHPI history. This gap in education contributes to the continued marginalization of AANHPI commu- nities and a broader ignorance of their civic and cultural contrib- utions. Understanding the current landscape of AANHPI instruction is a critical first step. This bill provides for a statewide survey to collect data directly from school districts on whether and how these topics are taught. The findings will help identify challenges, gaps, and opportu- nities for improvement. Simultaneously, the creation of an AANHPI History Advisory Committee will ensure that subject-matter experts are guiding the state's long- term approach to incorporating these important histories into our schools. This committee will recommend how AANHPI content can H (be meaningfully embedded within New York's classrooms in a way that reflects historical accuracy and cultural relevance. This legislation takes a necessary first step toward addressing gaps in curriculum and ensuring that students across New York have access to a more accurate and inclusive understanding of American history.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Dec 12, 2025
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.639
NY Senate
Dec 1, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.588
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.588
NY Assembly
Jun 11, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 11, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A8463E
NY Assembly

Show full history (21 earlier events)

Jun 10, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 10, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jun 10, 2025
Rules Report CAL.588
RULES REPORT CAL.588
NY Assembly
Jun 9, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Jun 6, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 5, 2025
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7855E
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1558
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1558
NY Senate
Jun 2, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 30, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to Education
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
NY Senate
May 29, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
NY Senate
May 29, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 21, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 20, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
NY Senate
May 20, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 19, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
NY Senate
May 16, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
May 16, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
May 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Senate

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