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NY A 9246

in committee

Relates to authorizing Bible literacy courses in public schools

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 9246 pass?

Not yet. NY A 9246 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 9246 about?

Relates to authorizing Bible literacy courses in public schools; directs the commissioner to promulgate regulations establishing an elective course of studies in Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament of the Bible to teach students knowledge of biblical content, characters, poetry, and narratives that are prerequisites to understanding contemporary society and culture, including literature, art, music, mores, oratory, and public policy.

Who sponsors NY A 9246?

David DiPietro is the primary sponsor of NY A 9246.

Description

Relates to authorizing Bible literacy courses in public schools; directs the commissioner to promulgate regulations establishing an elective course of studies in Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament of the Bible to teach students knowledge of biblical content, characters, poetry, and narratives that are prerequisites to understanding contemporary society and culture, including literature, art, music, mores, oratory, and public policy.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • David DiPietroprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-11-07

    REFERRED TO EDUCATION

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO EDUCATION

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Related bills

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Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A9246?summary=&detail=

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