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New YorkS 78552025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Authorizes a survey regarding instruction on the Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an advisory committee

Sponsored By: John Liu (Democratic)

Became Law

EDUCATIONWAYS AND MEANS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Expert panel to improve AANHPI lessons

The Education Department creates a four-member AANHPI history advisory committee. The Governor, Senate leader, Assembly Speaker, and Commissioner each appoint one expert, and all members are named within 90 days. The committee meets at least four times a year. It recommends K–12 curriculum and teaching resources and ways to strengthen programs, using the statewide survey. It can request data and help from state agencies. Members are unpaid but can be reimbursed for necessary expenses. The committee must deliver recommendations within two years, then it disbands.

Statewide survey of AANHPI history teaching

The State Education Commissioner runs a statewide survey on how public schools teach Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history. The survey asks about grade levels, class time, curriculum and publishers, alignment to learning standards, teacher training, tests, and barriers. The Commissioner sends a report with findings and any recommendations to the Governor and legislative leaders by January 1 after the law takes effect or within 120 days, whichever is later.

Three-year AANHPI education initiative

The law takes effect right away. It ends three years after the effective date. The survey and advisory committee authority lasts only during this period.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John Liu

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brian Kavanagh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rachel May

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 77 • No: 1

Senate vote • 6/10/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 57 • No: 1

committee vote • 6/4/2025

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.639

    12/12/2025Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    12/1/2025Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/11/2025House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/11/2025House

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.588

    6/11/2025House

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A8463E

    6/11/2025House

  7. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    6/10/2025House

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/10/2025Senate

  9. PASSED SENATE

    6/10/2025Senate

  10. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7855E

    6/5/2025Senate

  11. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1558

    6/4/2025Senate

  12. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    6/4/2025Senate

  13. PRINT NUMBER 7855D

    5/30/2025Senate

  14. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

    5/30/2025Senate

  15. PRINT NUMBER 7855C

    5/29/2025Senate

  16. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

    5/29/2025Senate

  17. PRINT NUMBER 7855B

    5/20/2025Senate

  18. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

    5/20/2025Senate

  19. PRINT NUMBER 7855A

    5/19/2025Senate

  20. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

    5/19/2025Senate

  21. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

    5/9/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment E

    6/5/2025

    PDF

  • Amendment D

    5/30/2025

    PDF

  • Amendment C

    5/29/2025

    PDF

  • Amendment B

    5/20/2025

    PDF

  • Amendment A

    5/19/2025

    PDF

  • Original

    5/9/2025

    PDF

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