New York A03163 mandates state and local government courses in elementary and middle schools, requiring instruction by teachers and attendance by.

New York A03163 amends the education law to require the state's regents to prescribe courses of instruction in state and local government for all elementary and middle schools. The boards of education and trustees of cities and school districts must ensure these courses are taught by school teachers, with all pupils in these grades required to attend. Similar courses must also be maintained in private schools, with attendance by pupils in corresponding grades. The act will take effect 24 months after it becomes law.

New York A03163 mandates state and local government courses in elementary and middle schools, requiring instruction by teachers and attendance by.

New York A03163 amends the education law to require the state's regents to prescribe courses of instruction in state and local government for all elementary and middle schools. The boards of education and trustees of cities and school districts must ensure these courses are taught by school teachers, with all pupils in these grades required to attend. Similar courses must also be maintained in private schools, with attendance by pupils in corresponding grades. The act will take effect 24 months after it becomes law.