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A 1435

Requires certain text-books to reference the Sea of Japan as also the East Sea

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Braunstein and 4 co-sponsors

NY A 1435 would require state-approved textbooks to show both names for the Sea of Japan / East Sea, affecting students, teachers, and publishers in New York schools.

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Bill Summary · A 1435

Summary: New York Assembly Bill A 1435 – Dual Naming in Textbooks (Sea of Japan / East Sea)

Overview

Assembly Bill A 1435 would require certain textbooks used in New York State education to reference the body of water known internationally as the Sea of Japan as also the East Sea. The bill foregrounds the practice of dual naming in educational materials, reflecting competing naming conventions associated with the water located between Japan and the Korean Peninsula.

Purpose and Key Provisions

  • Purpose: To ensure that specified textbooks acknowledge both names for the Sea of Japan/East Sea, promoting dual nomenclature within state-approved instructional materials.
  • Core Provision: The bill would require that the referenced textbooks include both names (Sea of Japan and East Sea) when describing the body of water.
  • Scope: The text as provided does not specify exact grade levels, publishers, or categories of “textbooks” covered; those details would be defined in the bill’s text. Implementation details such as timelines, exemptions, or enforcement mechanisms are not included in the summary available here.

Affected Parties

  • Students and teachers who use the specified textbooks in New York State public or charter schools.
  • Educational publishers and curriculum developers responsible for producing or supplying state-approved textbooks.
  • School districts and local education agencies that select and deploy instructional materials.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction Date: January 9, 2025.
  • Current Status: Referred to the Education Committee.
  • Legislative Actions: The bill was officially referred to Education on January 9, 2025 (listed twice in the record, indicating a formal committee referral).
  • Next Steps: If advanced by the Education Committee, the bill would proceed to the floor for debate and a vote, then potentially move to the Senate (or applicable chamber) for consideration, subject to standard legislative timelines and procedures.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Edward Braunstein.
  • Cosponsors: Jo Anne Simon, Linda Rosenthal, William Colton, David Weprin.

Related Legislation

  • Prior-session related bills: A 625, A 9703, A 1356, A 579, A 321, A 3500.
  • These related measures suggest ongoing interest in formalizing dual naming conventions within New York State educational materials.

Context and Implications

This bill engages a broader policy discussion about how geographic names are presented in school curricula. Supporters may argue that dual naming provides cultural and historical recognition, while critics might raise concerns about neutrality, consistency across curricula, or potential political implications. The bill’s impact will depend on the final text, defined scope, and how schools and publishers implement any required dual naming.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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