Council Member Zhuang advocates for Res 451 and Next Gen Civics Act
Susan Zhuang says young New Yorkers are among the least civically engaged voters and that high-quality civic education increases voting and volunteering. She asks colleagues to support Res 451, which calls on the state to pass the Next Gen Civics Act for hands-on civics in grades 9-12.
First, let me ask Councilmember Zhuang to deliver her
marks on her bill.
Thank you so much for two chairs.
As a mother of two, I deeply care about education of our city's children and knowing how important it is they be taught how to engage with government.
Right now, young people are not engaging
Engaging in politics, young New Yorkers remain among the least civically engaged voters in the city.
Participating among schools in civic education reminds voluntary and uneven, but young people who receive high-quality civic education
are significantly more likely to vote, volunteer, and engage in their community as a result.
That's why I'm asking you to support Rizzo 451 calling on New York State Legislature to pass and the governor to sign A9298 and the companion bill in Senate, which would
enact the Next Gen Civic Act, providing hands-on projects based on civic education to students in grades 9 through 12.
This instruction will include hands-on projects where students apply what they learn through activities like mock election, community projects, and policy simulations.
I encourage my colleagues to support this resolution and help our children learn about how our government
government to work in a way that will engage and excite them.
Thank you.