New York A05691 mandates the establishment of a domestic violence awareness curriculum for school districts, tailored to be age appropriate.

New York A05691 amends the education law by requiring the commissioner to create a domestic violence awareness curriculum or instruction for school districts. The content must be age appropriate and developed according to the needs and abilities of pupils at successive grade levels. Schools may incorporate this curriculum as part of their health education. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

New York A05691 mandates the establishment of a domestic violence awareness curriculum for school districts, tailored to be age appropriate.

New York A05691 amends the education law by requiring the commissioner to create a domestic violence awareness curriculum or instruction for school districts. The content must be age appropriate and developed according to the needs and abilities of pupils at successive grade levels. Schools may incorporate this curriculum as part of their health education. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.