NY State Senate Bill 2025-S7855E

Senate Bill S7855E

2025-2026 Legislative Session

Authorizes a survey regarding instruction on the Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an advisory committee

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- In Committee Senate
- On Floor Calendar Assembly
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Delivered to Governor
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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Jun 11, 2025	returned to senate passed assembly ordered to third reading rules cal.588 substituted for a8463e
Jun 10, 2025	referred to ways and means delivered to assembly passed senate
Jun 05, 2025	amended on third reading 7855e
Jun 04, 2025	ordered to third reading cal.1558 committee discharged and committed to rules
May 30, 2025	print number 7855d
May 30, 2025	amend (t) and recommit to education
May 29, 2025	print number 7855c
May 29, 2025	amend and recommit to education
May 20, 2025	print number 7855b
May 20, 2025	amend and recommit to education
May 19, 2025	print number 7855a
May 19, 2025	amend and recommit to education
May 09, 2025	referred to education

Votes

- Jun 10, 2025 - Floor Vote
  S7855E
  
  57
  
  Aye
  
  1
  
  Nay
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  5
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Floor Vote: Jun 10, 2025
      
      aye (57)
      
      Ashby
      
      Bailey
      
      Baskin
      
      Borrello
      
      Brisport
      
      Brouk
      
      Bynoe
      
      Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
      
      Chan
      
      Cleare
      
      Comrie
      
      Cooney
      
      Fahy
      
      Fernandez
      
      Gallivan
      
      Gianaris
      
      Gonzalez
      
      Gounardes
      
      Griffo
      
      Harckham
      
      Helming
      
      Hinchey
      
      Hoylman-Sigal
      
      Jackson
      
      Kavanagh
      
      Krueger
      
      Liu
      
      Martinez
      
      Martins
      
      Mattera
      
      May
      
      Mayer
      
      O'Mara
      
      Oberacker
      
      Ortt
      
      Palumbo
      
      Parker
      
      Persaud
      
      Rhoads
      
      Rivera
      
      Rolison
      
      Ryan
      
      Ryan
      
      Salazar
      
      Sanders Jr.
      
      Scarcella-Spanton
      
      Sepúlveda
      
      Serrano
      
      Skoufis
      
      Stavisky
      
      Stec
      
      Stewart-Cousins
      
      Tedisco
      
      Walczyk
      
      Webb
      
      Weber
      
      Weik
      
      nay (1)
      
      Lanza
      
      excused (5)
      
      Addabbo Jr.
      
      Murray
      
      Myrie
      
      Ramos
      
      Sutton
      
      The following Member(s) participated via videoconferencing: Brouk Scarcella-Spanton
  Jun 4, 2025 - Rules Committee Vote
  S7855E
  
  16
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  4
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  1
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Rules Committee Vote: Jun 4, 2025
      
      aye (16)
      
      Addabbo Jr.
      
      Bailey
      
      Comrie
      
      Fernandez
      
      Gianaris
      
      Griffo
      
      Harckham
      
      Hoylman-Sigal
      
      Krueger
      
      Liu
      
      Mayer
      
      Ortt
      
      Parker
      
      Sepúlveda
      
      Stec
      
      Stewart-Cousins
      
      aye wr (4)
      
      Gallivan
      
      Helming
      
      Lanza
      
      O'Mara
      
      excused (1)
      
      Myrie

Bill Amendments

Original

E (Active)

2025-S7855 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8463
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Add §805, Ed L

2025-S7855 - Summary

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.

2025-S7855 - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7855

SPONSOR: LIU
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act in relation to authorizing the commissioner of education to
conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaii-
ans and Pacific Islander history within the state; and to amend the
education law, in relation to establishing an Asian American, Native
Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and providing
for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To assess how school districts across New York State are currently
teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)
history and to establish an expert advisory committee to guide the inte-
gration of AANHPI content into state education standards.

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Education to

conduct a statewide survey of school districts to determine the extent
of instruction related to AANHPI history, including curriculum content,
grade levels, instructional time, and teacher training.  Results and
recommendations from the survey must be submitted to the governor and
legislative leaders.

Section 2 adds a new section to the Education Law creating an AANHPI
history advisory committee to evaluate current teaching practices and
standards and to issue recommendations to incorporate AANHPI content
into the state's learning standards. A report must be submitted within
two years.

Section 3 provides the effective date; repeal.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

While New York is one of the most diverse states in the nation, includ-
ing a rapidly growing AANHPI population, our schools lack a consistent
and comprehensive approach to teaching AANHPI history.  This gap in
education contributes to the continued marginalization of AANHPI commu-
nities and a broader ignorance of their civic and cultural contrib-
utions.

Understanding the current landscape of AANHPI instruction is a critical
first step. This bill provides for a statewide survey to collect data
directly from school districts on whether and how these topics are
taught. The findings will help identify challenges, gaps, and opportu-
nities for improvement.

Simultaneously, the creation of an AANHPI History Advisory Committee
will ensure that subject-matter experts are guiding the state's long-
term approach to incorporating these important histories into our
curriculum. This committee will recommend how AANHPI content can be
meaningfully embedded within New York's learning standards and class-
rooms in a way that reflects historical accuracy and cultural relevance.


This legislation takes a necessary first step toward addressing gaps in
curriculum and ensuring that students across New York have access to a
more accurate and inclusive understanding of American history.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

This is a new bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

TBD

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed
repealed three years after such effective date.

2025-S7855 - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   7855
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                                May 9, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  LIU  --  read  twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Education
 
 AN ACT in relation to  authorizing  the  commissioner  of  education  to
   conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawa-
   iians  and Pacific Islander history within the state; and to amend the
   education law, in relation to establishing an Asian  American,  Native
   Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and provid-
   ing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1.  (a)  The  commissioner  of  education  is  authorized  and
 directed  to  conduct  a survey regarding instruction on Asian American,
 Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history within the state.
 Such survey shall focus on identifying which  school  districts  provide
 instruction  on  Asian  American,  Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander
 (AANHPI) history.  Such survey shall include as  appropriate,  questions
 on how the district is providing such instruction, including the follow-
 ing, but not limited to:
   (1)  how  do  the  learning  standards  inform your teaching of AANHPI
 history;
   (2) what grades are being taught about AANHPI topics;
   (3) how much instructional time is devoted to AANHPI topics;
   (4) what are your social  studies  curricula  that  are  used  in  the
 district, and who publishes curricula;
   (5) what challenges and/or barriers do educators face in incorporating
 AANHPI topics into the curriculum;
   (6)  do  educators  receive  any  training or professional development
 regarding AANHPI topics; and
   (7) are there assessments or evaluations  to  measure  student  under-
 standing  of  AANHPI  topics, and if so, are students meeting educators'
 expectations.
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD11851-03-5

 S. 7855                             2
 
   (b) Such survey shall also require an  attestation  from  each  school
 district  superintendent  that  indicates  instruction related to AANHPI
 history is provided at all appropriate grade levels.
   (c)  Findings  shall  include  detailed  results of the survey, and if
 needed, recommendations to implement or strengthen such  instruction.  A
 report  of  the findings of such survey shall be delivered to the gover-
 nor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly,
 the minority leader of the senate and the minority leader of the  assem-
 bly the first of January following the effective date of this act or one
 hundred  twenty  days after the effective date of this act, whichever is
 later.
   § 2. The education law is amended by adding a new section 805 to  read
 as follows:
   §  805.  ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE; APPOINTMENT; POWERS AND DUTIES. 1. THE  COMMISSIONER
 SHALL ESTABLISH AN ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
 (AANHPI) HISTORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
   2.  (A)  THE  COMMITTEE  SHALL  BE  COMPRISED  OF  FOUR MEMBERS, TO BE
 APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS:
   (I) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR;
   (II) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE;
   (III) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY; AND
   (IV) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER.
   (B) ALL MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE EXPERTS  IN  ASIAN
 AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND/OR PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDIES AND/OR HAVE A
 BACKGROUND IN EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION AND OR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION.
   (C) ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED WITHIN NINETY DAYS
 OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.
   3. VACANCIES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE FILLED IN THE
 SAME MANNER PROVIDED FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS.
   4. THE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET NO LESS THAN FOUR TIMES PER YEAR.
   5. THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES TO:
   (A)  EVALUATE  THE EXTENT TO WHICH AANHPI CONTENT IS INCORPORATED INTO
 CURRENT STATE LEARNING STANDARDS;
   (B) EVALUATE THE CURRENT WAYS AANHPI HISTORY IS TAUGHT IN  CLASSROOMS;
 AND
   (C)  MAKE  RECOMMENDATIONS  ON  HOW TO INCLUDE AANHPI CONTENT INTO THE
 STATE LEARNING STANDARDS, KEY ASPECTS OF THE SUBJECT MATTER THAT  SHOULD
 BE  INCLUDED  IN  THE  INSTRUCTION, AND WAYS TO INTEGRATE AANHPI HISTORY
 INTO EXISTING COURSES.
   6. THE COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONER  NO
 LATER  THAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION DETAILING
 ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
   7. COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES,
 BUT SHALL BE ALLOWED THEIR ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE
 PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.
   8. TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES  OF  THIS  SECTION,  THE  COMMITTEE  MAY
 REQUEST  FROM  ANY DEPARTMENT, BOARD, BUREAU, COMMISSION OR OTHER AGENCY
 OF THE STATE, AND THE SAME ARE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE,  SUCH  COOPERATION
 AND  ASSISTANCE, SERVICES AND DATA AS WILL ENABLE THE COMMITTEE TO PROP-
 ERLY CARRY OUT ITS FUNCTIONS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
   § 3. This act shall take effect immediately; and shall expire  and  be
 deemed repealed three years after such effective date.

2025-S7855A - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8463
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Add §805, Ed L

2025-S7855A - Summary

2025-S7855A - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7855A

SPONSOR: LIU
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act in relation to authorizing the commissioner of education to
conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaii-
ans and Pacific Islander history within the state; and to amend the
education law, in relation to establishing an Asian American, Native
Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and providing
for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To assess how school districts across New York State are currently
teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)
history and to establish an expert advisory committee to guide the inte-
gration of AANHPI content into state education standards.

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Education to

conduct a statewide survey of school districts to determine the extent
of instruction related to AANHPI history, including curriculum content,
grade levels, instructional time, and teacher training Results and
recommendations from the survey must be submitted to the governor and
legislative leaders.

Section 2 adds a new section to the Education Law creating an AANHPI
history advisory committee to evaluate current teaching practices and
standards and to issue recommendations to incorporate AANHPI content
into the state's learning standards. A report must be submitted within
two years.

Section 3 provides the effective date; repeal.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

While New York is one of the most diverse states in the nation, includ-
ing a rapidly growing AANHPI population, our schools lack a consistent
and comprehensive approach to teaching AANHPI history.  This gap in
education contributes to the continued marginalization of AANHPI commu-
nities and a broader ignorance of their civic and cultural contrib-
utions.

Understanding the current landscape of AANHPI instruction is a critical
first step. This bill provides for a statewide survey to collect data
directly from school districts on whether and how these topics are
taught. The findings will help identify challenges, gaps, and opportu-
nities for improvement.

Simultaneously, the creation of an AANHPI History Advisory Committee
will ensure that subject-matter experts are guiding the state's long-
term approach to incorporating these important histories into our
curriculum. This committee will recommend how AANHPI content can be
meaningfully embedded within New York's learning standards and class-
rooms in a way that reflects historical accuracy and cultural relevance.


This legislation takes a necessary first step toward addressing gaps in
curriculum and ensuring that students across New York have access to a
more accurate and inclusive understanding of American history.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

This is a new bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

TBD

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed
repealed three years after such effective date.

2025-S7855A - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7855--A
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                                May 9, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  LIU  --  read  twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee  on  Education  --  committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to said committee
 
 AN  ACT  in  relation  to  authorizing  the commissioner of education to
   conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawa-
   iians and Pacific Islander history within the state; and to amend  the
   education  law,  in relation to establishing an Asian American, Native
   Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and provid-
   ing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  (a)  The  commissioner  of  education  is  authorized and
 directed to conduct a survey regarding instruction  on  Asian  American,
 Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history within the state.
 Such  survey  shall  focus on identifying which school districts provide
 instruction on Asian American, Native  Hawaiians  and  Pacific  Islander
 (AANHPI)  history.   Such survey shall include as appropriate, questions
 on how the district is providing such instruction,  including,  but  not
 limited to, the following:
   (1)  how  do  the  department's  learning  standards inform the school
 district's teaching of AANHPI history;
   (2) which grade levels are being taught about AANHPI topics;
   (3) how much instructional time is devoted to AANHPI topics;
   (4) what are the school district's social studies curricula  that  are
 used in the district, and who publishes curricula;
   (5) what challenges and/or barriers do educators face in incorporating
 AANHPI topics into the curriculum;
   (6)  do  educators  receive  any  training or professional development
 regarding AANHPI topics; and
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD11851-05-5
 S. 7855--A                          2

 
   (7) are there assessments or evaluations  to  measure  student  under-
 standing of AANHPI topics.
   (b)  Findings  shall  include  detailed  results of the survey, and if
 needed, recommendations to implement or strengthen such  instruction.  A
 report  of  the findings of such survey shall be delivered to the gover-
 nor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly,
 the minority leader of the senate and the minority leader of the  assem-
 bly the first of January following the effective date of this act or one
 hundred  twenty  days after the effective date of this act, whichever is
 later.
   § 2. The education law is amended by adding a new section 805 to  read
 as follows:
   §  805.  ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE; APPOINTMENT; POWERS AND DUTIES. 1. THE  COMMISSIONER
 SHALL ESTABLISH AN ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
 (AANHPI) HISTORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
   2.  (A)  THE  COMMITTEE  SHALL  BE  COMPRISED  OF  FOUR MEMBERS, TO BE
 APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS:
   (I) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR;
   (II) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE;
   (III) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY; AND
   (IV) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER.
   (B) ALL MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE EXPERTS  IN  ASIAN
 AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND/OR PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDIES AND/OR HAVE A
 BACKGROUND IN EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION AND OR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION.
   (C) ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED WITHIN NINETY DAYS
 OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.
   3. VACANCIES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE FILLED IN THE
 SAME MANNER PROVIDED FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS.
   4. THE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET NO LESS THAN FOUR TIMES PER YEAR.
   5. THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES TO:
   (A)  EVALUATE  THE EXTENT TO WHICH AANHPI CONTENT IS INCORPORATED INTO
 CURRENT STATE LEARNING STANDARDS;
   (B) EVALUATE THE CURRENT WAYS AANHPI HISTORY IS TAUGHT IN  CLASSROOMS;
 AND
   (C)  MAKE  RECOMMENDATIONS  ON  HOW TO INCLUDE AANHPI CONTENT INTO THE
 STATE LEARNING STANDARDS, KEY ASPECTS OF THE SUBJECT MATTER THAT  SHOULD
 BE  INCLUDED  IN  THE  INSTRUCTION, AND WAYS TO INTEGRATE AANHPI HISTORY
 INTO EXISTING COURSES.
   6. THE COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONER  NO
 LATER  THAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION DETAILING
 ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
   7. COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES,
 BUT SHALL BE ALLOWED THEIR ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE
 PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.
   8. TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES  OF  THIS  SECTION,  THE  COMMITTEE  MAY
 REQUEST  FROM  ANY DEPARTMENT, BOARD, BUREAU, COMMISSION OR OTHER AGENCY
 OF THE STATE, AND THE SAME ARE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE,  SUCH  COOPERATION
 AND  ASSISTANCE, SERVICES AND DATA AS WILL ENABLE THE COMMITTEE TO PROP-
 ERLY CARRY OUT ITS FUNCTIONS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
   § 3. This act shall take effect immediately; and shall expire  and  be
 deemed repealed three years after such effective date.

2025-S7855B - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8463
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Add §805, Ed L

2025-S7855B - Summary

2025-S7855B - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7855B

SPONSOR: LIU
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act in relation to authorizing the commissioner of education to
conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaii-
ans and Pacific Islander history within the state; and to amend the
education law, in relation to establishing an Asian American, Native
Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and providing
for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To assess how school districts across New York State are currently
teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)
history and to establish an expert advisory committee to guide the inte-
gration of AANHPI content into state education standards.

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Education to

conduct a statewide survey of school districts to determine the extent
of instruction related to AANHPI history, including curriculum content,
grade levels, instructional time, and teacher training.  Results and
recommendations from the survey must be submitted to the governor and
legislative leaders.

Section 2 adds a new section to the Education Law creating an AANHPI
history advisory committee to evaluate current teaching practices and
standards and to issue recommendations to incorporate AANHPI content
into the state's learning standards. A report must be submitted within
two years.

Section 3 provides the effective date; repeal.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

While New York is one of the most diverse states in the nation, includ-
ing a rapidly growing AANHPI population, our schools lack a consistent
and comprehensive approach to teaching AANHPI history.  This gap in
education contributes to the continued marginalization of AANHPI commu-
nities and a broader ignorance of their civic and cultural contrib-
utions.

Understanding the current landscape of AANHPI instruction is a critical
first step. This bill provides for a statewide survey to collect data
directly from school districts on whether and how these topics are
taught. The findings will help identify challenges, gaps, and opportu-
nities for improvement.

Simultaneously, the creation of an AANHPI History Advisory Committee
will ensure that subject-matter experts are guiding the state's long-
term approach to incorporating these important histories into our
curriculum. This committee will recommend how AANHPI content can be
meaningfully embedded within New York's learning standards and class-
rooms in a way that reflects historical accuracy and cultural relevance.


This legislation takes a necessary first step toward addressing gaps in
curriculum and ensuring that students across New York have access to a
more accurate and inclusive understanding of American history.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

This is a new bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

TBD

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed
repealed three years after such effective date.

2025-S7855B - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7855--B
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                                May 9, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  LIU  --  read  twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee  on  Education  --  committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to  said  committee  --  committee  discharged,  bill amended, ordered
   reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee

 AN ACT in relation to  authorizing  the  commissioner  of  education  to
   conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawa-
   iians  and Pacific Islander history within the state; and to amend the
   education law, in relation to establishing an Asian  American,  Native
   Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and provid-
   ing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1.  (a)  The  commissioner  of  education  is  authorized  and
 directed  to  conduct  a survey regarding instruction on Asian American,
 Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history within the state.
 Such survey shall focus on identifying which  school  districts  provide
 instruction  on  Asian  American,  Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander
 (AANHPI) history.  Such survey shall include as  appropriate,  questions
 on  how  the  district is providing such instruction, including, but not
 limited to, the following:
   (1) how do the  department's  learning  standards  inform  the  school
 district's teaching of AANHPI history;
   (2) which grade levels are being taught about AANHPI topics;
   (3) how much instructional time is devoted to AANHPI topics;
   (4)  what  are the school district's social studies curricula that are
 used in the district, and who publishes curricula;
   (5) what challenges and/or barriers do educators face in incorporating
 AANHPI topics into the curriculum;
   (6) do educators receive  any  training  or  professional  development
 regarding AANHPI topics; and

  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD11851-06-5

 S. 7855--B                          2
 
   (7)  are  there  assessments  or evaluations to measure student under-
 standing of AANHPI topics.
   (b)  Findings  shall  include  detailed  results of the survey, and if
 needed, recommendations to implement or strengthen such  instruction.  A
 report  of  the findings of such survey shall be delivered to the gover-
 nor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly,
 the minority leader of the senate and the minority leader of the  assem-
 bly the first of January following the effective date of this act or one
 hundred  twenty  days after the effective date of this act, whichever is
 later.
   § 2. The education law is amended by adding a new section 805 to  read
 as follows:
   §  805.  ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE; APPOINTMENT; POWERS AND DUTIES. 1.  CONTINGENT  UPON
 APPROPRIATION FOR SUCH, THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ESTABLISH AN ASIAN AMERI-
 CAN,  NATIVE  HAWAIIANS  AND  PACIFIC ISLANDER (AANHPI) HISTORY ADVISORY
 COMMITTEE.
   2. (A) THE COMMITTEE  SHALL  BE  COMPRISED  OF  FOUR  MEMBERS,  TO  BE
 APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS:
   (I) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR;
   (II) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE;
   (III) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY; AND
   (IV) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER.
   (B)  ALL  MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE EXPERTS IN ASIAN
 AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND/OR PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDIES AND/OR HAVE A
 BACKGROUND IN EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION AND OR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION.
   (C) ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED WITHIN NINETY DAYS
 OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.
   3. VACANCIES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE FILLED IN THE
 SAME MANNER PROVIDED FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS.
   4. THE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET NO LESS THAN FOUR TIMES PER YEAR.
   5. THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES TO:
   (A) EVALUATE THE EXTENT TO WHICH AANHPI CONTENT IS  INCORPORATED  INTO
 CURRENT STATE LEARNING STANDARDS;
   (B)  EVALUATE THE CURRENT WAYS AANHPI HISTORY IS TAUGHT IN CLASSROOMS;
 AND
   (C) MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO INCLUDE  AANHPI  CONTENT  INTO  THE
 STATE  LEARNING STANDARDS, KEY ASPECTS OF THE SUBJECT MATTER THAT SHOULD
 BE INCLUDED IN THE INSTRUCTION, AND WAYS  TO  INTEGRATE  AANHPI  HISTORY
 INTO EXISTING COURSES.
   6.  THE COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONER NO
 LATER THAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION  DETAILING
 ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
   7. COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES,
 BUT SHALL BE ALLOWED THEIR ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE
 PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.
   8.  TO  EFFECTUATE  THE  PURPOSES  OF  THIS SECTION, THE COMMITTEE MAY
 REQUEST FROM ANY DEPARTMENT, BOARD, BUREAU, COMMISSION OR  OTHER  AGENCY
 OF  THE  STATE, AND THE SAME ARE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE, SUCH COOPERATION
 AND ASSISTANCE, SERVICES AND DATA AS WILL ENABLE THE COMMITTEE TO  PROP-
 ERLY CARRY OUT ITS FUNCTIONS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
   §  3.  This act shall take effect immediately; and shall expire and be
 deemed repealed three years after such effective date.

2025-S7855C - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8463
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Add §805, Ed L

2025-S7855C - Summary

2025-S7855C - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7855C

SPONSOR: LIU
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act in relation to authorizing the commissioner of education to
conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaii-
ans and Pacific Islander history within the state; and to amend the
education law, in relation to establishing an Asian American, Native
Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and providing
for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To assess how school districts across New York State are currently
teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)
history and to establish an expert advisory committee to guide the inte-
gration of AANHPI content into state education standards.

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 names the bill as the "New York AANHPI Education Equity Act"

Section 2 authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Education to
conduct a statewide survey of school districts to determine the extent
of instruction related to AANHPI history, including curriculum content,
grade levels, instructional time, and teacher training.  Results and
recommendations from the survey must be submitted to the governor and
legislative leaders.

Section 3 adds a new section to the Education Law creating an AANHPI
history advisory committee to provide recommendations on K-12 curricular
and instructional resources on AANHPI history as well as strategies for
strengthening education programs regarding AANHPI history. A report must
be submitted within two years.

Section 4 provides the effective date; repeal.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

While New York is one of the most diverse states in the nation, includ-
ing a rapidly growing AANHPI population, our schools lack a consistent
and comprehensive approach to teaching AANHPI history.  This gap in
education contributes to the continued marginalization of AANHPI commu-
nities and a broader ignorance of their civic and cultural contrib-
utions.

Understanding the current landscape of AANHPI instruction is a critical
first step. This bill provides for a statewide survey to collect data
directly from school districts on whether and how these topics are
taught. The findings will help identify challenges, gaps, and opportu-
nities for improvement.

Simultaneously, the creation of an AANHPI History Advisory Committee
will ensure that subject-matter experts are guiding the state's long-
term approach to incorporating these important histories into our
schools. This committee will recommend how AANHPI content can be mean-
ingfully embedded within New York's classrooms in a way that reflects
historical accuracy and cultural relevance.
This legislation takes a necessary first step toward addressing gaps in
curriculum and ensuring that students across New York have access to a
more accurate and inclusive understanding of American history.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

This is a new bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

TBD

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed
repealed three years after such effective date.

2025-S7855C - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7855--C
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                                May 9, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  LIU  --  read  twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee  on  Education  --  committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to  said  committee  --  committee  discharged,  bill amended, ordered
   reprinted as amended and recommitted to said  committee  --  committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to said committee
 
 AN  ACT  in  relation  to  authorizing  the commissioner of education to
   conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawa-
   iians and Pacific Islander history within the state; and to amend  the
   education  law,  in relation to establishing an Asian American, Native
   Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and provid-
   ing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  This act shall be known as the "New York AANHPI Education
 Equity Act".
   § 2. (a) Contingent upon appropriation for such, the  commissioner  of
 education  is  authorized  and  directed  to  conduct a survey regarding
 instruction on Asian American, Native  Hawaiians  and  Pacific  Islander
 (AANHPI)  history within the state. Such survey shall focus on identify-
 ing the extent to which school districts provide  instruction  on  Asian
 American,  Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history.  Such
 survey shall include as appropriate, questions on how  the  district  is
 providing  such  instruction, including, but not limited to, the follow-
 ing:
   (1)  how  the  department's  learning  standards  inform  the   school
 district's teaching of AANHPI history;
   (2) which grade levels are being taught about AANHPI history;
   (3) how much instructional time is devoted to AANHPI history;
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD11851-08-5
 S. 7855--C                          2

 
   (4)  what  are the school district's social studies curricula that are
 used in the district, and who publishes curricula;
   (5) what challenges and/or barriers do districts face in incorporating
 AANHPI history into the curriculum;
   (6)  do  educators  receive  any  training or professional development
 regarding AANHPI history; and
   (7) are there assessments or evaluations  to  measure  student  under-
 standing of AANHPI history.
   (b)  Findings  shall  include  detailed  results of the survey, and if
 needed, recommendations to implement or strengthen such  instruction.  A
 report  of  the findings of such survey shall be delivered to the gover-
 nor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly,
 the minority leader of the senate and the minority leader of the  assem-
 bly the first of January following the effective date of this act or one
 hundred  twenty  days after the effective date of this act, whichever is
 later.
   § 3. The education law is amended by adding a new section 805 to  read
 as follows:
   §  805.  ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE; APPOINTMENT; POWERS AND DUTIES. 1.  CONTINGENT  UPON
 APPROPRIATION FOR SUCH, THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ESTABLISH AN ASIAN AMERI-
 CAN,  NATIVE  HAWAIIANS  AND  PACIFIC ISLANDER (AANHPI) HISTORY ADVISORY
 COMMITTEE.
   2. (A) THE COMMITTEE  SHALL  BE  COMPRISED  OF  FOUR  MEMBERS,  TO  BE
 APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS:
   (I) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR;
   (II) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE;
   (III) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY; AND
   (IV) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER.
   (B)  ALL  MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE EXPERTS IN ASIAN
 AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND/OR PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDIES AND/OR HAVE A
 BACKGROUND IN EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION AND/OR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION.
   (C) ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED WITHIN NINETY DAYS
 OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.
   3. VACANCIES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE FILLED IN THE
 SAME MANNER PROVIDED FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS.
   4. THE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET NO LESS THAN FOUR TIMES PER YEAR.
   5. THE COMMITTEE SHALL PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING:
   (A) HIGH-QUALITY K-12 CURRICULAR AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES ON AANHPI
 HISTORY; AND
   (B) STRATEGIES FOR STRENGTHENING AND DEEPENING PUBLIC  K-12  EDUCATION
 PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF AANHPI HISTORY.
   6. THE COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSION-
 ER  NO LATER THAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION AND
 BE DISBANDED THEREAFTER.
   7. COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES,
 BUT SHALL BE ALLOWED THEIR ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE
 PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION THEREFOR.
   8. TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES  OF  THIS  SECTION,  THE  COMMITTEE  MAY
 REQUEST  FROM  ANY DEPARTMENT, BOARD, BUREAU, COMMISSION OR OTHER AGENCY
 OF THE STATE, AND THE SAME ARE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE,  SUCH  COOPERATION
 AND  ASSISTANCE, SERVICES AND DATA AS WILL ENABLE THE COMMITTEE TO PROP-
 ERLY CARRY OUT ITS FUNCTIONS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
   § 4. This act shall take effect immediately; and shall expire  and  be
 deemed repealed three years after such effective date.

co-Sponsors

2025-S7855D - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8463
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Add §805, Ed L

2025-S7855D - Summary

2025-S7855D - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7855D

SPONSOR: LIU
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act in relation to authorizing the commissioner of education to
conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaii-
ans and Pacific Islander history within the state; to amend the educa-
tion law, in relation to establishing an Asian American, Native Hawaii-
ans and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and providing for
the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To assess how school districts across New York State are currently
teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)
history and to establish an expert advisory committee to guide the inte-
gration of AANHPI content into state education standards.

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 names the bill as the "New York AANHPI Education Equity Act"

Section 2 authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Education to
conduct a statewide survey of school districts to determine the extent
of instruction related to AANHPI history, including curriculum content,
grade levels, instructional time, and teacher training.  Results and
recommendations from the survey must be submitted to the governor and
legislative leaders.

Section 3 adds a new section to the Education Law creating an AANHPI
history advisory committee to provide recommendations on K-12 curricular
and instructional resources on AANHPI history as well as strategies for
strengthening education programs regarding AANHPI history. A report must
be submitted within two years.

Section 4 provides the effective date; repeal.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

While New York is one of the most diverse states in the nation, includ-
ing a rapidly growing AANHPI population, our schools lack a consistent
and comprehensive approach to teaching AANHPI history.  This gap in
education contributes to the continued marginalization of AANHPI commu-
nities and a broader ignorance of their civic and cultural contrib-
utions.

Understanding the current landscape of AANHPI instruction is a critical
first step. This bill provides for a statewide survey to collect data
directly from school districts on whether and how these topics are
taught. The findings will help identify challenges, gaps, and opportu-
nities for improvement.

Simultaneously, the creation of an AANHPI History Advisory Committee
will ensure that subject-matter experts are guiding the state's long-
term approach to incorporating these important histories into our
schools. This committee will recommend how AANHPI content can be mean-
ingfully embedded within New York's classrooms in a way that reflects
historical accuracy and cultural relevance.
This legislation takes a necessary first step toward addressing gaps in
curriculum and ensuring that students across New York have access to a
more accurate and inclusive understanding of American history.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

This is a new bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

TBD

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed
repealed three years after such effective date.

2025-S7855D - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7855--D
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                                May 9, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  LIU  --  read  twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee  on  Education  --  committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to  said  committee  --  committee  discharged,  bill amended, ordered
   reprinted as amended and recommitted to said  committee  --  committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to  said  committee  --  committee  discharged,  bill amended, ordered
   reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
 
 AN ACT in relation to  authorizing  the  commissioner  of  education  to
   conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawa-
   iians  and  Pacific  Islander  history  within the state; to amend the
   education law, in relation to establishing an Asian  American,  Native
   Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and provid-
   ing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. This act shall be known as the "New York  AANHPI  Education
 Equity Act".
   §  2.  (a) Contingent upon appropriation for such, the commissioner of
 education is authorized and  directed  to  conduct  a  survey  regarding
 instruction  on  Asian  American,  Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander
 (AANHPI) history within the state. Such survey shall focus on  identify-
 ing  the  extent  to which school districts provide instruction on Asian
 American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history.   Such
 survey  shall  include  as appropriate, questions on how the district is
 providing such instruction, including, but not limited to,  the  follow-
 ing:
   (1)   how  the  department's  learning  standards  inform  the  school
 district's teaching of AANHPI history;
   (2) which grade levels are being taught about AANHPI history;
   (3) how much instructional time is devoted to AANHPI history;
   (4) what are the school district's social studies curricula  that  are
 used in the district, and who publishes curricula;
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD11851-12-5
 S. 7855--D                          2
 
   (5) what challenges and/or barriers do districts face in incorporating
 AANHPI history into the curriculum;
   (6)  do  educators  receive  any  training or professional development
 regarding AANHPI history; and
   (7) are there assessments or evaluations  to  measure  student  under-
 standing of AANHPI history.
   (b)  Findings  shall  include  detailed  results of the survey, and if
 needed, recommendations to implement or strengthen such  instruction.  A
 report  of  the findings of such survey shall be delivered to the gover-
 nor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly,
 the minority leader of the senate and the minority leader of the  assem-
 bly the first of January following the effective date of this act or one
 hundred  twenty  days after the effective date of this act, whichever is
 later.
   § 3. The education law is amended by adding a new section 805 to  read
 as follows:
   §  805.  ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE; APPOINTMENT; POWERS AND DUTIES. 1.  CONTINGENT  UPON
 APPROPRIATION FOR SUCH, THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ESTABLISH AN ASIAN AMERI-
 CAN,  NATIVE  HAWAIIANS  AND  PACIFIC ISLANDER (AANHPI) HISTORY ADVISORY
 COMMITTEE.
   2. (A) THE COMMITTEE  SHALL  BE  COMPRISED  OF  FOUR  MEMBERS,  TO  BE
 APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS:
   (I) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR;
   (II) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE;
   (III) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY; AND
   (IV) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER.
   (B)  ALL  MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE EXPERTS IN ASIAN
 AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND/OR PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDIES AND/OR HAVE A
 BACKGROUND IN EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION AND/OR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION.
   (C) ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED WITHIN NINETY DAYS
 OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.
   3. VACANCIES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE FILLED IN THE
 SAME MANNER PROVIDED FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS.
   4. THE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET NO LESS THAN FOUR TIMES PER YEAR.
   5. THE COMMITTEE SHALL PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING:
   (A) HIGH-QUALITY K-12 CURRICULAR AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES ON AANHPI
 HISTORY; AND
   (B) STRATEGIES FOR STRENGTHENING AND DEEPENING PUBLIC  K-12  EDUCATION
 PROGRAMS  IN  THE  AREAS  OF  AANHPI  HISTORY, INCLUDING ANALYSIS OF THE
 SURVEY REFERENCED IN SECTION TWO OF THE CHAPTER OF THE LAWS OF TWO THOU-
 SAND TWENTY-FIVE THAT ADDED THIS SECTION.
   6. THE COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSION-
 ER NO LATER THAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION  AND
 BE DISBANDED THEREAFTER.
   7. COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES,
 BUT SHALL BE ALLOWED THEIR ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE
 PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION THEREFOR.
   8.  TO  EFFECTUATE  THE  PURPOSES  OF  THIS SECTION, THE COMMITTEE MAY
 REQUEST FROM ANY DEPARTMENT, BOARD, BUREAU, COMMISSION OR  OTHER  AGENCY
 OF  THE  STATE, AND THE SAME ARE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE, SUCH COOPERATION
 AND ASSISTANCE, SERVICES AND DATA AS WILL ENABLE THE COMMITTEE TO  PROP-
 ERLY CARRY OUT ITS FUNCTIONS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
   §  4.  This  act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be
 deemed repealed 3 years after such date.

co-Sponsors

2025-S7855E (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8463
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Add §805, Ed L

2025-S7855E (ACTIVE) - Summary

2025-S7855E (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S7855E

SPONSOR: LIU
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act in relation to authorizing the commissioner of education to
conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaii-
ans and Pacific Islander history within the state; to amend the educa-
tion law, in relation to establishing an Asian American, Native Hawaii-
ans and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and providing for
the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To assess how school districts across New York State are currently
teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)
history and to establish an expert advisory committee to guide the inte-
gration of AANHPI content into state education standards.

 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1 names the bill as the "New York AANHPI Education Equity Act"

Section 2 authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Education to
conduct a statewide survey of school districts to determine the extent
of instruction related to AANHPI history, including curriculum content,
grade levels, instructional time, and teacher training.  Results and
recommendations from the survey must be submitted to the governor and
legislative leaders.

Section 3 adds a new section to the Education Law creating an AANHPI
history advisory committee to provide recommendations on K-12 curricular
and instructional resources on AANHPI history as well as strategies for
strengthening education programs regarding AANHPI history. A report must
be submitted within two years.

Section 4 provides the effective date; repeal.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

While New York is one of the most diverse states in the nation, includ-
ing a rapidly growing AANHPI population, our schools lack a consistent
and comprehensive approach to teaching AANHPI history.  This gap in
education contributes to the continued marginalization of AANHPI commu-
nities and a broader ignorance of their civic and cultural contrib-
utions.

Understanding the current landscape of AANHPI instruction is a critical
first step. This bill provides for a statewide survey to collect data
directly from school districts on whether and how these topics are
taught. The findings will help identify challenges, gaps, and opportu-
nities for improvement.

Simultaneously, the creation of an AANHPI History Advisory Committee
will ensure that subject-matter experts are guiding the state's long-
term approach to incorporating these important histories into our
schools. This committee will recommend how AANHPI content can H (be
meaningfully embedded within New York's classrooms in a way that
reflects historical accuracy and cultural relevance.  This legislation
takes a necessary first step toward addressing gaps in curriculum and
ensuring that students across New York have access to a more accurate
and inclusive understanding of American history.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

This is a new bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

TBD

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed
repealed three years after such effective date.

2025-S7855E (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  7855--E
     Cal. No. 1558
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                                May 9, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. LIU, MAY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed  to  be  committed  to the Committee on Education -- committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to said committee  --  committee  discharged,  bill  amended,  ordered
   reprinted  as  amended  and recommitted to said committee -- committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to said committee  --  committee  discharged,  bill  amended,  ordered
   reprinted  as  amended  and recommitted to said committee -- committee
   discharged and said bill  committed  to  the  Committee  on  Rules  --
   ordered  to  a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining
   its place in the order of third reading
 
 AN ACT in relation to  authorizing  the  commissioner  of  education  to
   conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawa-
   iians  and  Pacific  Islander  history  within the state; to amend the
   education law, in relation to establishing an Asian  American,  Native
   Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; and provid-
   ing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. This act shall be known as the "New York  AANHPI  Education
 Equity Act".
   §  2.  (a) The commissioner of education is authorized and directed to
 conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaii-
 ans and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history within the state. Such  survey
 shall  focus on identifying the extent to which school districts provide
 instruction on Asian American, Native  Hawaiians  and  Pacific  Islander
 (AANHPI)  history.   Such survey shall include as appropriate, questions
 on how the district is providing such instruction,  including,  but  not
 limited to, the following:
   (1)   how  the  department's  learning  standards  inform  the  school
 district's teaching of AANHPI history;
   (2) which grade levels are being taught about AANHPI history;
   (3) how much instructional time is devoted to AANHPI history;

  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD11851-14-5
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   (4) what are the school district's social studies curricula  that  are
 used in the district, and who publishes curricula;
   (5) what challenges and/or barriers do districts face in incorporating
 AANHPI history into the curriculum;
   (6)  do  educators  receive  any  training or professional development
 regarding AANHPI history; and
   (7) are there assessments or evaluations  to  measure  student  under-
 standing of AANHPI history.
   (b)  Findings  shall  include  detailed  results of the survey, and if
 needed, recommendations to implement or strengthen such  instruction.  A
 report  of  the findings of such survey shall be delivered to the gover-
 nor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly,
 the minority leader of the senate and the minority leader of the  assem-
 bly the first of January following the effective date of this act or one
 hundred  twenty  days after the effective date of this act, whichever is
 later.
   § 3. The education law is amended by adding a new section 805 to  read
 as follows:
   §  805.  ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE; APPOINTMENT; POWERS AND DUTIES. 1.  THE COMMISSIONER
 SHALL ESTABLISH AN ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
 (AANHPI) HISTORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
   2. (A) THE COMMITTEE  SHALL  BE  COMPRISED  OF  FOUR  MEMBERS,  TO  BE
 APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS:
   (I) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR;
   (II) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE;
   (III) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY; AND
   (IV) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER.
   (B)  ALL  MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE EXPERTS IN ASIAN
 AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND/OR PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDIES AND/OR HAVE A
 BACKGROUND IN EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION AND/OR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION.
   (C) ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED WITHIN NINETY DAYS
 OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.
   3. VACANCIES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE FILLED IN THE
 SAME MANNER PROVIDED FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS.
   4. THE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET NO LESS THAN FOUR TIMES PER YEAR.
   5. THE COMMITTEE SHALL PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING:
   (A) HIGH-QUALITY K-12 CURRICULAR AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES ON AANHPI
 HISTORY; AND
   (B) STRATEGIES FOR STRENGTHENING AND DEEPENING PUBLIC  K-12  EDUCATION
 PROGRAMS  IN  THE  AREAS  OF  AANHPI  HISTORY, INCLUDING ANALYSIS OF THE
 SURVEY REFERENCED IN SECTION TWO OF THE CHAPTER OF THE LAWS OF TWO THOU-
 SAND TWENTY-FIVE THAT ADDED THIS SECTION.
   6. THE COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSION-
 ER NO LATER THAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION  AND
 BE DISBANDED THEREAFTER.
   7. COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES,
 BUT SHALL BE ALLOWED THEIR ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE
 PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.
   8.  TO  EFFECTUATE  THE  PURPOSES  OF  THIS SECTION, THE COMMITTEE MAY
 REQUEST FROM ANY DEPARTMENT, BOARD, BUREAU, COMMISSION OR  OTHER  AGENCY
 OF  THE  STATE, AND THE SAME ARE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE, SUCH COOPERATION
 AND ASSISTANCE, SERVICES AND DATA AS WILL ENABLE THE COMMITTEE TO  PROP-
 ERLY CARRY OUT ITS FUNCTIONS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
   §  4.  This  act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be
 deemed repealed 3 years after such date.

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Senate Bill S7855E

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John C. Liu

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Robert Jackson

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