Last Action: On Feb. 2, 2023, this Resolution was referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Education
NYC Council Res 476 title: NYC Dept of Education to consult with faith-based organizations to develop and provide all grade levels with a curriculum that focuses on religious diversity.
Summary: NYC Department of Education must consult with faith-based organizations to develop and provide:
- All grade levels with a curriculum that focuses on religious diversity
- Professional development focused on religious diversity for teachers, staff, and administrators
- Accurate classification of hate crimes in annual school reports and immediate notification and full disclosure to parents of hate crime statistics
- Actions to condemn bullying and harassment based on religious clothing, food requirements, and the need for prayer space and time year round
Primary Sponsors: Shahana K. Hanif (D), Pierina Ana Sanchez (D), Tiffany Cabán (D), Shekar Krishnan (D), Kalman Yeger (D), Crystal Hudson (D), Oswald Feliz (D), Shaun Abreu (D), Kristin Richardson Jordan (D), Alexa Avilés (D), Kevin C. Riley(D)