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 introduction of this bill reflects a growing recognition of the importance of recess in promoting student well-being and development. By mandating a comprehensive survey, the bill seeks to gather essential data that could influence future educational policies and practices concerning physical activity and informal play in schools. The results from the survey are expected to shed light on the current state of recess across schools in New York, providing lawmakers and educators with the necessary information to make informed decisions about improving student health and engagement.
Summary
Bill S08377, introduced by Senator Mayer, proposes a survey to be conducted by the commissioner of education regarding recess in public and charter schools catering to students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The bill specifies that the survey should collect detailed information on various aspects of recess, including the number of schools offering recess, the frequency and duration of recess periods, and the physical space utilized for recess activities. Additionally, it aims to assess whether recess is supervised, how many schools have nurses available during school hours, and the barriers that exist in providing recess effectively.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise around the interpretation and application of the survey results. While many advocates are likely to support the bill for its intent to enhance children's physical activity and mental health during the school day, concerns may be raised by school administrators regarding the feasibility and resource allocation required to effectively implement any changes driven by the survey findings. Furthermore, discussions may center on how the data collected will be utilized and whether it will translate into actionable policies that improve recess provisions in schools.
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.