Education officials would establish September 11 lessons for schools

The commissioner would establish September 11 awareness lessons for school districts. The lessons would address the September 11, 2001 attacks and their ongoing effects. The lessons would cover the attacks and their aftermath, including the listed themes of terrorism, recovery, global effects, and service. The lessons could vary to meet local needs and would not have to be the same statewide. Materials used would need to be age appropriate, factually accurate, and drawn from reputable sources. The act would take effect on the first July 1 after it becomes law. The commissioner would have one year from the section’s effective date to establish the lessons.

The state education department would post available September 11 teaching materials and resources on its website. The resources would cover the events and significance of September 11, 2001. Schools could use the posted resources voluntarily. A school could include the lessons in social studies or teach them in another way it chooses.