Directs the commissioner of education to conduct a survey of recess held in public and charter schools serving students in kindergarten through grade six and to provide any information collected to the governor and the legislature.
Impact
The results from this survey will play a critical role in informing state educational policies related to recess. By highlighting the status of recess across schools, the bill could lead to significant discussions on child well-being and development in educational settings. This information is also intended to be publicly available, allowing stakeholders to assess how schools are meeting the needs of children in terms of physical health and play opportunities.
Summary
Bill A08727 directs the commissioner of education in New York to conduct a survey concerning recess in public and charter schools serving kindergarten through sixth-grade students. The survey is intended to gather comprehensive data regarding various aspects of recess, such as the frequency and duration of recess periods, the environments where recess takes place (indoor or outdoor), supervision levels, and existing barriers to the provision of recess. This initiative aims to ensure that children have adequate time for physical activity and unstructured play during their school day.
Contention
While A08727 primarily focuses on data collection, there could be underlying debates about the adequacy of recess in schools. Some advocates might argue for longer recess periods based on findings, while others may express concerns about potential resource allocations needed to implement recommended changes. Moreover, depending on survey results, there may be advocacy for legislative amendments to ensure certain standards for recess are met, thereby impacting education policy at various levels.
Same As
Directs the commissioner of education to conduct a survey of recess held in public and charter schools serving students in kindergarten through grade six and to provide any information collected to the governor and the legislature.
Directs the commissioner of education to study and report on the provision of services to public school students in grades 8 through 12 by guidance counselors.
Allows schools to provide water safety instruction to students in grades kindergarten through twelve; allows for the commissioner of education to provide technical assistance to develop curricula for water safety instruction.
Allows schools to provide water safety instruction to students in grades kindergarten through twelve; allows for the commissioner of education to provide technical assistance to develop curricula for water safety instruction.
Provides for a gun violence prevention program in the public schools; provides that the program is to be developed by the department of education in conjunction with other state agencies and educational organizations and is to be made available to schools for use in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade; provides for a report to the governor and the legislature on the program; enacts the "gun violence prevention act".
Provides for a gun violence prevention program in the public schools; provides that the program is to be developed by the department of education in conjunction with other state agencies and educational organizations and is to be made available to schools for use in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade; provides for a report to the governor and the legislature on the program; enacts the "gun violence prevention act".
Requires the New York city department of education to create more gifted and talented programs and classes in all school districts with elementary kindergarten through fifth grade and intermediate sixth through eighth grade with four or more classes per grade for students who shall gain entry through academic merit rather than through an admissions examination; authorizes automatic admission to a gifted and talented program in intermediate sixth through eighth grade for those students in elementary grades kindergarten through fifth grade who are currently enrolled in such program; makes related provisions.
Requires the commissioner of education to develop and adopt instruction in financial and insurance literacy for students in grades nine through twelve.
Requires a school bus attendant or school bus monitor on all school buses transporting students in kindergarten through sixth grade to or from school or to or from any school related activity.
Requires a school bus attendant or school bus monitor on all school buses transporting students in kindergarten through sixth grade to or from school or to or from any school related activity.