New York's Assembly Bill 4876, would, if enacted, require every public school to provide instruction on climate change aligned with state learning standards, which may be provided through interdisciplinary instruction where appropriate. The bill would also require the department of education to provide guidance and resources for educators, including professional learning opportunities, in order to assist them in providing such instruction.
Assembly Bill 4876 was introduced by Jo Anne Simon (D-District 52) and 27 of her colleagues in the Assembly and referred to the Assembly Committee on Education on February 7, 2025. It is the fourth bill supporting climate change education in New York to be introduced in the 2025-2026 legislative session so far, after the identical Senate Bill 2430 as well as Assembly Bill 1666 and Assembly Bill 1984.
