New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A6118 — Directs the commissioner of education to provide for the availability of adequate supplies for use by left-handed students

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Directs the commissioner of education to provide for the proportionate availability of adequate school supplies for use by left-handed students where adequate supplies are available for use by right-handed students; applies to any school supplies and equipment purchased by the department or schools on or after the effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner of education.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 305 of the education law.

  • Section 305 of the education law

    57. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations to provide for the proportionate availability of adequate school supplies and equipment for use by left-handed students where adequate supplies and equipment are available for use by right-handed students. The rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this subdivision shall apply to any school supplies and equipment purchased by the department or schools on or after the effective date of such rules and regulations. italics

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

  2. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A6118 do?
Directs the commissioner of education to provide for the proportionate availability of adequate school supplies for use by left-handed students where adequate supplies are available for use by right-handed students; applies to any school supplies and equipment purchased by the department or schools on or after the effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner of education.
Who sponsors A6118?
A6118 is sponsored by Philip Ramos.
What is the current status of A6118?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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