Section 801-A. Instruction in civility, citizenship and character education

The  regents  shall  ensure  that  the  course  of instruction in grades
  kindergarten  through  twelve  includes   a   component   on   civility,
  citizenship  and  character  education.  Such  component  shall instruct
  students   on   the   principles   of   honesty,   tolerance,   personal
  responsibility,  respect  for  others,  observance  of  laws  and rules,
  courtesy, dignity and other traits which will  enhance  the  quality  of
  their  experiences  in, and contributions to, the community. The regents
  shall determine how to incorporate such component in existing  curricula
  and  the  commissioner  shall promulgate any regulations needed to carry
  out such determination of the regents.