New York S02389 mandates inclusion of the September 11, 2001 attacks in school courses on patriotism and citizenship.

New York S02389 amends the education law to include the September 11, 2001 attacks in courses of instruction on patriotism and citizenship. The bill requires schools to teach about the attacks alongside other historical events such as genocide, slavery, the Holocaust, and the Irish famine. The Regents of the University of the State of New York will determine the subjects to be included in these courses, which also cover the U.S. Constitution, the New York State Constitution, and human rights issues. The law takes effect immediately.

New York S02389 mandates inclusion of the September 11, 2001 attacks in school courses on patriotism and citizenship.

New York S02389 amends the education law to include the September 11, 2001 attacks in courses of instruction on patriotism and citizenship. The bill requires schools to teach about the attacks alongside other historical events such as genocide, slavery, the Holocaust, and the Irish famine. The Regents of the University of the State of New York will determine the subjects to be included in these courses, which also cover the U.S. Constitution, the New York State Constitution, and human rights issues. The law takes effect immediately.