NY A 7979
in committeeRequires rip current, rip tide and undertow curriculum or instruction
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did NY A 7979 pass?
Not yet. NY A 7979 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO EDUCATION
What is NY A 7979 about?
Enacts "Alexandra's law" to require school districts and charter schools to include in the curriculum or instruction teaching students how to recognize and react to rip currents, rip tides and undertows.
Who sponsors NY A 7979?
Rebecca Seawright is the primary sponsor of NY A 7979.
Description
Enacts "Alexandra's law" to require school districts and charter schools to include in the curriculum or instruction teaching students how to recognize and react to rip currents, rip tides and undertows.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Rebecca Seawrightprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-04-16
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
referral-committee
Versions
- A7979Compare
Documents
Votes
Not provided by source.
Related bills
- Companion bill: S 8287
Official source
Attribution
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