Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a survey regarding instruction on the mass starvation in Ireland from 1845 until 1850 within the state; provides a report shall be delivered which includes detailed results of the survey, the extent the survey data submitted was compliant with section eight hundred one of the education law, and if needed, recommendations to strengthen provisions of law if not compliant.
Impact
If enacted, S09114 would require school district superintendents to attest that their districts provide appropriate instruction about the mass starvation. Those that fail to provide such instruction or do not respond to the survey will need to prepare and implement corrective action plans. The bill aims to increase awareness and understanding of this significant historical event among students, ensuring it is adequately represented in the state's curriculum.
Summary
S09114 is a bill aimed at addressing the educational curriculum surrounding the mass starvation in Ireland occurring between 1845 and 1850. The bill authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a survey that will identify which school districts in New York are providing instruction on this historical event. The primary goal is to assess compliance with existing education laws, particularly focusing on how well schools are meeting the learning standards for this subject matter.
Reporting
The bill stipulates that the findings from the survey, along with recommendations for strengthening compliance, are to be reported to key state officials, including the governor and legislative leaders. This reporting requirement aims to ensure transparency and accountability in how educational standards are upheld across New York's school districts.
Contention
Debate surrounding S09114 may arise regarding the adequacy of the current educational standards and whether the focus on this particular historical event detracts from other important subjects. While proponents of the bill may argue that understanding this tragic event is crucial for cultural and historical education, opponents may raise concerns about the potential burden placed on schools to meet new instructional requirements amid already crowded curricula.
Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Requires each agency to conduct exit surveys for employees resigning from state civil service; directs the state civil service commission to create an annual report on such surveys; exempts individual responses to exit surveys from the freedom of information law.
Requires each agency to conduct exit surveys for employees resigning from state civil service; directs the state civil service commission to create an annual report on such surveys; exempts individual responses to exit surveys from the freedom of information law.
Requires that when a complaint is made to local code enforcement of a violation of the uniform fire prevention and building code or a local code which results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant shall also be provided a copy of such order.
Requires that when a complaint is made to local code enforcement of a violation of the uniform fire prevention and building code or a local code which results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant shall also be provided a copy of such order.