NY State Senate Bill 2023-S7334A

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Date of Action	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Jun 07, 2024	committed to rules
Jun 03, 2024	amended on third reading 7334b
May 23, 2024	advanced to third reading
May 22, 2024	2nd report cal.
May 21, 2024	1st report cal.1266
May 15, 2024	print number 7334a
May 15, 2024	amend and recommit to new york city education
Jan 03, 2024	referred to new york city education
May 19, 2023	referred to new york city education

Votes

- May 21, 2024 - New York City Education Committee Vote
  S7334A
  
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  Nay
  
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  Aye with Reservations
  
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  Absent
  
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  Excused
  
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  Abstained
  
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  - - New York City Education Committee Vote: May 21, 2024
      
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Bill Amendments

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2023-S7334 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A1717
Current Committee:: Senate Rules
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §§414 & 2590-h, Ed L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2021-2022: S9514, A10696
2025-2026: S6138, A194

2023-S7334 - Summary

Enacts the "New York city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act"; requires community school boards in the city of New York to authorize, where reasonable, the use of school grounds in the summer months for use by any steel pan music organization to practice for the Labor Day Parade (West Indian Carnival).

2023-S7334 - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7334

SPONSOR: PARKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the education law, in relation to enacting the "New York
city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act"

 
PURPOSE:

To enact the "New York City Caribbean Steel Pan Educational Music
Program" Act and allow student in NYC to learn how to play the Steel
Drum as well as provide a safe space for Steel bands to rehearse for
summer performances.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1. Short Title

Section 2. Paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 414 of the educa-
tion law, as amended by chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended.

Section 3. Subdivision 27 of section 2590-h of the education law, as
amended by chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended

Section 4. Section 2590-h of the education law is amended by adding a
new subdivision 57

Section 5. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it
shall have become a law; provided, however, that the amendments to
section 2590h of the education law made by sections three and four of
this act shall not affect the expiration of such section and shall be
deemed repealed therewith. Effective immediately, the addition, amend-
ment and/or repeal of any rule of regulation necessary for the implemen-
tation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and
completed on or before such date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

The purpose of this bill is to implement Caribbean steel band/Steel
Orchestra, music classes in NYC schools K-12th Grade to develop curric-
ulums in order to instill pride in self-representation by incorporating
it into standard coursework.

Providing a safe space for steel bands to rehearse has been a problem
for decades and this bill will provide these bands the needed space to
store their instruments and offer them a place that is safe for their
players to rehearse.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2021-22: S9514- Referred to rules

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have
become a law; provided, however, that the amendments to section 2590-h
of the education law made by sections three and four of this act shall
not affect the expiration of such section and shall be deemed repealed
therewith. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal
of any rule of regulation necessary for the implementation of this act
on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or
before such date.

2023-S7334 - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   7334
 
                        2023-2024 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                               May 19, 2023
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  PARKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on New York City Education
 
 AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to enacting the "New York
   city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act"
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Short  title. This act shall be known and may be cited as
 the "New York city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act".
   § 2. Paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 414  of  the  education
 law,  as  amended by chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended to read
 as follows:
   (c) For holding social, civic and  recreational  meetings  and  enter-
 tainments,  and  other  uses pertaining to the welfare of the community;
 but such meetings, entertainment and uses  shall  be  non-exclusive  and
 shall be open to the general public; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, COMMUNITY SCHOOL
 BOARDS IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK SHALL AUTHORIZE THE USE OF SCHOOL GROUNDS
 DURING  THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR USE BY ANY STEEL PAN MUSIC ORGANIZATION TO
 PRACTICE FOR THE LABOR DAY PARADE (WEST INDIAN CARNIVAL). Civic meetings
 shall include, but not be limited to, meetings  of  parent  associations
 and parent-teacher associations.
   § 3. Subdivision 27 of section 2590-h of the education law, as amended
 by chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended to read as follows:
   27.  Promulgate regulations, in conjunction with each community super-
 intendent, establishing a plan for providing access to school facilities
 in each community school district, when not in use for school  purposes,
 in  accordance  with  the provisions of section four hundred fourteen of
 this chapter.  SUCH PLAN SHALL INCLUDE ACCESS TO SCHOOL  GROUNDS  DURING
 THE  SUMMER MONTHS FOR STEEL PAN MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS TO PRACTICE FOR THE
 LABOR DAY PARADE (WEST INDIAN CARNIVAL). Such plan  shall  set  forth  a
 reasonable  system  of  fees  not to exceed the actual costs and specify
 that no part of any fee shall  directly  or  indirectly  benefit  or  be
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD04271-01-3

 S. 7334                             2
 
 deposited  into an account which inures to the benefit of the custodians
 or custodial engineers.
   §  4.  Section  2590-h of the education law is amended by adding a new
 subdivision 57 to read as follows:
   57. ESTABLISH STEEL PAN MUSIC CURRICULUM OR INSTRUCTION FOR  COMMUNITY
 SCHOOL  DISTRICTS.  THE  CONTENTS  MAY  BE  VARIED  TO MEET THE NEEDS OF
 PARTICULAR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, AND NEED NOT
 BE UNIFORM THROUGHOUT THE CITY. THE CONTENT SHALL BE AGE APPROPRIATE AND
 SHALL BE DEVELOPED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND  ABILITIES  OF  PUPILS  AT
 SUCCESSIVE  GRADE  LEVELS  IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SKILLS AND INFORMATION ON
 STEEL PAN MUSIC.
   § 5. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day  after  it  shall
 have  become  a  law;  provided, however, that the amendments to section
 2590-h of the education law made by sections three and four of this  act
 shall  not  affect  the  expiration  of such section and shall be deemed
 repealed  therewith.  Effective  immediately,  the  addition,  amendment
 and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation
 of  this  act  on  its  effective  date  are  authorized  to be made and
 completed on or before such date.

2023-S7334A - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A1717
Current Committee:: Senate Rules
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §§414 & 2590-h, Ed L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2021-2022: S9514, A10696
2025-2026: S6138, A194

2023-S7334A - Summary

2023-S7334A - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7334A

SPONSOR: PARKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the education law, in relation to enacting the "New York
city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act"

 
PURPOSE:

To enact the "New York City Caribbean Steel Pan Educational Music
Program" Act and allow students in NYC to learn how to play the Steel
Drum as well as provide a safe space for Steel bands to rehearse for
summer performances.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1. Short Title

Section 2. Paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 414 of the educa-
tion law, as amended by chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended.

3. Subdivision 27 of section 2590-h of the education law, as amended by
chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended.

Section 4. Provides the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

This legislation allows for the use of school grounds for social, civic,
and recreational meetings and entertainment. By specifically mentioning
the inclusion of steel pan music organizations, it encourages community
engagement and recreational activities centered around cultural music,
fostering a sense of inclusivity and belonging among residents.

By permitting steel pan music organizations to use school grounds during
the summer months for practice sessions leading up to the Labor Day
Parade (West Indian Carnival), this legislation supports the organiza-
tion and preparation for significant cultural events in the community.
This demonstrates governmental support for the preservation and cele-
bration of cultural traditions. For decades, the challenge of securing a
suitable rehearsal space for steel bands has persisted. This bill aims
to address this issue by furnishing these bands with essential storage
facilities for their instruments and providing a secure environment for
their members to practice.

This legislation ensures equitable access to school facilities by allow-
ing steel pan music organizations to utilize them when not in use for
educational purposes. This promotes community involvement and maximizes
the utilization of public resources for the benefit of residents.

Overall, this legislation aligns with principles of cultural preserva-
tion, community engagement, and equitable access to public resources,
contributing to the enrichment of educational experiences and the
promotion of cultural diversity within New York City.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2021-22: S9514- Referred to Rules
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have
become a law; provided, however, that the amendments to section 2590-h
of the education law made by section three of this act shall not affect
the expiration of such section and shall be deemed repealed therewith.
Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule
or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effec-
tive date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such
date.

2023-S7334A - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7334--A
 
                        2023-2024 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                               May 19, 2023
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  PARKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on New York City Education --
   recommitted to the Committee on New York City Education in  accordance
   with  Senate  Rule  6,  sec.  8 -- committee discharged, bill amended,
   ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee

 AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to enacting the "New York
   city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act"
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Short  title. This act shall be known and may be cited as
 the "New York city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act".
   § 2. Paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 414  of  the  education
 law,  as  amended by chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended to read
 as follows:
   (c) For holding social, civic and  recreational  meetings  and  enter-
 tainments,  and  other  uses pertaining to the welfare of the community;
 but such meetings, entertainment and uses  shall  be  non-exclusive  and
 shall be open to the general public; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, COMMUNITY SCHOOL
 BOARDS  IN  THE  CITY OF NEW YORK SHALL, WHERE REASONABLE, AUTHORIZE THE
 USE OF SCHOOL GROUNDS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR USE BY ANY STEEL  PAN
 MUSIC  ORGANIZATION  TO  PRACTICE  FOR THE LABOR DAY PARADE (WEST INDIAN
 CARNIVAL), CONSISTENT WITH SUBDIVISION TWENTY-SEVEN OF  SECTION  TWENTY-
 FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-H OF THIS CHAPTER. Civic meetings shall include, but
 not  be  limited  to, meetings of parent associations and parent-teacher
 associations.
   § 3. Subdivision 27 of section 2590-h of the education law, as amended
 by chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended to read as follows:
   27. Promulgate regulations, in conjunction with each community  super-
 intendent, establishing a plan for providing access to school facilities
 in  each community school district, when not in use for school purposes,
 in accordance with the provisions of section four  hundred  fourteen  of
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD04271-02-4

 S. 7334--A                          2
 
 this  chapter.   SUCH PLAN SHALL INCLUDE ACCESS TO SCHOOL GROUNDS DURING
 THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR STEEL PAN MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS TO PRACTICE FOR  THE
 LABOR  DAY  PARADE  (WEST  INDIAN CARNIVAL). Such plan shall set forth a
 reasonable  system  of  fees  not to exceed the actual costs and specify
 that no part of any fee shall  directly  or  indirectly  benefit  or  be
 deposited  into an account which inures to the benefit of the custodians
 or custodial engineers.
   § 4. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day  after  it  shall
 have  become  a  law;  provided, however, that the amendments to section
 2590-h of the education law made by section three of this act shall  not
 affect the expiration of such section and shall be deemed repealed ther-
 ewith.  Effective  immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of
 any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this  act  on
 its  effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before
 such date.

2023-S7334B (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A1717
Current Committee:: Senate Rules
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §§414 & 2590-h, Ed L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2021-2022: S9514, A10696
2025-2026: S6138, A194

2023-S7334B (ACTIVE) - Summary

2023-S7334B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7334B

SPONSOR: PARKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the education law, in relation to enacting the "New York
city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act"

 
PURPOSE:

To enact the "New York City Caribbean Steel Pan Educational Music
Program" Act and allow students in NYC to learn how to play the Steel
Drum as well as provide a safe space for Steel bands to rehearse for
summer performances.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1. Short Title

Section 2. Paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 414 of the educa-
tion law, as amended by chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended.

Section 3. Subdivision 27 of section 2590-h of the education law, as
amended by chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended.

Section 4. Provides the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

This legislation allows for the use of school grounds for social, civic,
and recreational meetings and entertainment. By specifically mentioning
the inclusion of steel pan music organizations, it encourages community
engagement and recreational activities centered around cultural music,
fostering a sense of inclusivity and belonging among residents.

By permitting steel pan music organizations to use school grounds during
the summer months for practice sessions leading up to the Labor Day
Parade (West Indian Carnival), this legislation supports the organiza-
tion and preparation for significant cultural events in the community.
This demonstrates governmental support for the preservation and cele-
bration of cultural traditions. For decades, the challenge of securing a
suitable rehearsal space for steel bands has persisted. This bill aims
to address this issue by furnishing these bands with essential storage
facilities for their instruments and providing a secure environment for
their members to practice.

This legislation ensures equitable access to school facilities by allow-
ing steel pan music organizations to utilize them when not in use for
educational purposes. This promotes community involvement and maximizes
the utilization of public resources for the benefit of residents.

Overall, this legislation aligns with principles of cultural preserva-
tion, community engagement, and equitable access to public resources,
contributing to the enrichment of educational experiences and the
promotion of cultural diversity within New York City.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2021-22: S9514- Referred to Rules

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have
become a law; provided, however, that the amendments to section 2590-h
of the education law made by section three of this act shall not affect
the expiration of such section and shall be deemed repealed therewith.
Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule
or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effec-
tive date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such
date.

2023-S7334B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7334--B
     Cal. No. 1266
 
                        2023-2024 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                               May 19, 2023
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  PARKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on New York City Education --
   recommitted to the Committee on New York City Education in  accordance
   with  Senate  Rule  6,  sec.  8 -- committee discharged, bill amended,
   ordered reprinted as amended and  recommitted  to  said  committee  --
   reported  favorably  from  said committee, ordered to first and second
   report, ordered to a third reading,  amended  and  ordered  reprinted,
   retaining its place in the order of third reading
 
 AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to enacting the "New York
   city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act"
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may  be  cited  as
 the "New York city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act".
   §  2.  Paragraph  (c) of subdivision 1 of section 414 of the education
 law, as amended by chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended  to  read
 as follows:
   (c)  For  holding  social,  civic and recreational meetings and enter-
 tainments, and other uses pertaining to the welfare  of  the  community;
 but  such  meetings,  entertainment  and uses shall be non-exclusive and
 shall be open to the general public; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, COMMUNITY SCHOOL
 BOARDS IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK SHALL, WHERE  REASONABLE,  AUTHORIZE  THE
 USE  OF SCHOOL GROUNDS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR USE BY ANY STEEL PAN
 MUSIC ORGANIZATION TO PRACTICE FOR THE LABOR  DAY  PARADE  (WEST  INDIAN
 CARNIVAL),  CONSISTENT  WITH SUBDIVISION TWENTY-SEVEN OF SECTION TWENTY-
 FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-H OF THIS CHAPTER. Civic meetings shall include, but
 not be limited to, meetings of parent  associations  and  parent-teacher
 associations.
   § 3. Subdivision 27 of section 2590-h of the education law, as amended
 by chapter 345 of the laws of 2009, is amended to read as follows:
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD04271-04-4

 S. 7334--B                          2
 
   27.  Promulgate regulations, in conjunction with each community super-
 intendent, establishing a plan for providing access to school facilities
 in each community school district, when not in use for school  purposes,
 in  accordance  with  the provisions of section four hundred fourteen of
 this  chapter.   SUCH PLAN SHALL INCLUDE ACCESS TO SCHOOL GROUNDS DURING
 THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS TO  PRACTICE  FOR  CULTURAL
 EVENTS,  INCLUDING  BUT  NOT LIMITED TO STEEL PAN MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS TO
 PRACTICE FOR THE LABOR DAY PARADE  (WEST  INDIAN  CARNIVAL).  Such  plan
 shall  set  forth  a  reasonable system of fees not to exceed the actual
 costs and specify that no part of any fee shall directly  or  indirectly
 benefit  or  be deposited into an account which inures to the benefit of
 the custodians or custodial engineers.
   § 4. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day  after  it  shall
 have  become  a  law;  provided, however, that the amendments to section
 2590-h of the education law made by section three of this act shall  not
 affect the expiration of such section and shall be deemed repealed ther-
 ewith.  Effective  immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of
 any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this  act  on
 its  effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before
 such date.

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2023-S7334 - Details

2023-S7334 - Summary

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