N.Y. Arts and Cultural Affairs Law § 57.02: New York state history month

§ 57.02. New York state history month. 1. Each month of October

following the effective date of the chapter of the laws of two thousand

nineteen that amended this subdivision shall be designated as New York

state history month.

2. The purpose of this month shall be to celebrate the history of New

York state and recognize the contributions of state and local

historians.

3. The commissioner of education, through the office of state history

is hereby authorized to undertake projects to recognize New York state

history month. Such projects may include the creation of an essay

contest for state residents who are enrolled in any elementary or

secondary education program which shall reflect upon the importance of

New York state history. Any project or projects created pursuant to this

subdivision may, in the discretion of the commissioner of education,

authorize non-monetary awards to be given to project participants or

project winners as such commissioner may deem appropriate.