Includes the attacks on September 11, 2001 in courses of instruction in patriotism and citizenship

Summary

The bill requires every New York public school to provide mandatory courses on patriotism, citizenship, civic education and related historic topics for students over age eight. The state Regents will set the curriculum, and the education commissioner can withhold school funding if schools do not comply. It is currently referred to the Senate Education Committee.

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