Calling on · Res 0239-2024
The New York State Department of Education to implement a robust requirement for civics education at the elementary…
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Resolution calling upon the New York State Department of Education to implement a robust requirement for civics education at the elementary, middle and high school level for all public schools in New York.
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New York City Council
Summary
DOE to implement a robust requirement for civics education at the elementary, middle and high school level for all public schools in NY.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced at the request of the Manhattan Borough President.
From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 7, 2026. About our data
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Shahana K. Hanif and Erik D. Bottcher
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic1
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- Shahana K. Hanif
- Erik D. Bottcher
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Resolution was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Education
NYC Council