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NY A 9298

in committee

Enacts the "next-gen civics act"

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did NY A 9298 pass?

Not yet. NY A 9298 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 9298 about?

Enacts the "next-gen civics act" to provide education to students in grades nine through twelve on civic education; provides that such instruction shall include, but not be limited to, a hands-on, project-based curriculum where students shall apply what they learn through activities that include, but are not limited to, mock elections, community projects, and policy simulations.

Who sponsors NY A 9298?

William Colton is the primary sponsor of NY A 9298, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

Enacts the "next-gen civics act" to provide education to students in grades nine through twelve on civic education; provides that such instruction shall include, but not be limited to, a hands-on, project-based curriculum where students shall apply what they learn through activities that include, but are not limited to, mock elections, community projects, and policy simulations.

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

  • William Coltonprimary
  • Nader Sayeghcosponsor
  • John T. McDonald IIIcosponsor
  • Keith Browncosponsor
  • Philip Ramoscosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-12-10

    REFERRED TO EDUCATION

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO EDUCATION

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A9298?summary=&detail=

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