Establishes a committee to conduct a survey of instruction on the history and civic impact of the September eleventh, two thousand one terrorist attacks and issue a report on such survey.
Impact
The implementation of this bill is expected to shape state educational policies significantly by requiring that K-12 institutions incorporate specific lessons about September 11 into their curricula. It provides a clear direction for educators on how to effectively share these critical historical lessons, as well as the civic ramifications of the attacks, with students. Consequently, it seeks to ensure that younger generations understand the importance of this pivotal moment in American history.
Summary
A08972, known as the 'New York September Eleventh, Two Thousand One Terrorist Attacks Education Equity Act,' seeks to enhance the education system's instruction regarding the September 11 attacks. The bill mandates that a survey be conducted by the Commissioner of Education to assess how school districts are teaching the history and civic implications of the September 11 attacks. This survey will help identify existing instructional methods and their effectiveness within the state's educational framework over a defined period.
Contention
While the bill is generally viewed positively, there may be discussions regarding its potential to standardize the curriculum across diverse school districts. Some educators might argue about the balance of curriculum implementation and the resources required to successfully integrate such sensitive topics into existing lesson plans. Additionally, the effectiveness of assessments designed to gauge student understanding could also be a point of debate, particularly in terms of their appropriateness for various age groups.
Requires September eleventh awareness curriculum or instruction for school districts, regarding the September eleventh, two thousand one attacks on the United States of America.
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 19-25, 2023, as Surveyors' Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Surveyors Week
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2024, as Surveyors Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Surveyors Week
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2024, as Surveyors Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Surveyors Week
Directs the Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to provide Empire Passports to the families of reservists and members of the National Guard, whose qualified service commenced on or after September eleventh, two thousand one.
Relates to requiring building condition surveys to be conducted on public school buildings constructed prior to 1950 every other year and a visual inspection in alternate years.
Establishes the office of wastewater surveillance; creates a grant program; provides such office shall monitor wastewater testing and analyze wastewater test results; provides the grant program shall assist labs in conducting wastewater testing; establishes an advisory council which shall provide advice on: best practices for wastewater sampling, testing and test results analysis; the creation of standards and systems of reporting on wastewater surveillance; the creation of a dashboard; integrate wastewater surveillance for COVID-19 into the office of wastewater surveillance; and any topics deemed essential by the commissioner of health.
Mathematics instruction; directing expenditure of certain funds; creating the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act. Effective date. Emergency.