Bill
A 8463
Authorizes a statewide survey of how AANHPI history is taught in New York schools and establishes an advisory panel to guide curricula and resources.
Title: Authorizes a survey regarding instruction on the Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an advisory committee
Status and key dates
- Introduced: May 16, 2025 (Print A8463A)
- Committee actions: Referred to Education; amended and recommitted multiple times (A8463B–E prints); reported and referred to Rules; ordered to third reading (Rules Cal.588) on June 10, 2025
- Substituted: June 11, 2025 — SUBSTITUTED BY S7855E (Senate companion/substitute)
- Primary sponsor: Grace Lee. Multiple cosponsors from across the Assembly.
Purpose and intent
- The bill seeks to assess and strengthen how New York State public schools teach the histories of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI).
- It aims to create a formal mechanism (a statewide survey) to document current instruction and to establish an advisory committee to guide policy, curriculum development, resource creation, or related recommendations.
Key provisions (as reflected in the bill title and legislative summary)
- Authorization of a statewide survey: direct the State Education Department (or designated entity) to survey school districts and/or schools about the extent, content, and methods of instruction relating to AANHPI history and experiences.
- Establishment of an advisory committee: create a committee of stakeholders (likely educators, historians, community representatives, and subject-matter experts) to review survey results and advise the Commissioner of Education or the Board of Regents.
- Advisory role and deliverables: the committee would be expected to make recommendations — for example, on model curricula, instructional materials, professional development needs, and outreach — although the bill text is not available in full here for specific mandated deliverables or timelines.
- Data collection and reporting: the bill likely requires compilation of survey data and preparation of a report to the Legislature and/or Governor with findings and recommendations.
Who would be affected
- New York State Education Department and other state education bodies.
- Local school districts, schools, and K–12 teachers (may be asked to complete surveys and later implement recommended resources/training).
- Students and families, particularly those in AANHPI communities, who may see increased inclusion of AANHPI histories in curricula.
- Community organizations and content experts who may be asked to serve on the advisory committee.
Procedural/next-step notes
- A8463 was substituted by S7855E on June 11, 2025; follow the status and text of S7855E for the vehicle now advancing in the Legislature.
- Because the A8463 bill text provided with the request was not readable (PDF content corrupted), this summary is based on the bill title, legislative actions, and routine legislative practice for similar measures. For specific statutory language, committee membership, reporting deadlines, and funding provisions, consult the current text of S7855E or the official bill file at the New York State Assembly or Senate websites.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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