New York S03722 mandates a course on the Federalist Papers and U.S. Constitution for high school students.

New York S03722 amends the education law to require a course of instruction on the history, meaning, significance, and effect of the Federalist Papers and the U.S. Constitution, including all amendments, for students in grades nine through twelve. The Board of Regents will determine the subjects included in these courses, which must also cover topics like patriotism, citizenship, civic education, and human rights issues. Public and private schools must provide this instruction, and the commissioner may withhold funding for non-compliance. The act takes effect on July 1 following its enactment.

New York S03722 mandates a course on the Federalist Papers and U.S. Constitution for high school students.

New York S03722 amends the education law to require a course of instruction on the history, meaning, significance, and effect of the Federalist Papers and the U.S. Constitution, including all amendments, for students in grades nine through twelve. The Board of Regents will determine the subjects included in these courses, which must also cover topics like patriotism, citizenship, civic education, and human rights issues. Public and private schools must provide this instruction, and the commissioner may withhold funding for non-compliance. The act takes effect on July 1 following its enactment.