New York A03966 mandates instruction on the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and its aftermath in all schools.

New York A03966 amends the education law to require instruction on the January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and its aftermath in all schools. This includes public and private schools, affecting all pupils over eight years of age. The bill also mandates instruction on genocide, slavery, the Holocaust, and the mass starvation in Ireland from 1845 to 1850. The boards of education and trustees must ensure these courses are taught by employed teachers.

New York A03966 mandates instruction on the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and its aftermath in all schools.

New York A03966 amends the education law to require instruction on the January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and its aftermath in all schools. This includes public and private schools, affecting all pupils over eight years of age. The bill also mandates instruction on genocide, slavery, the Holocaust, and the mass starvation in Ireland from 1845 to 1850. The boards of education and trustees must ensure these courses are taught by employed teachers.