N.Y. Arts and Cultural Affairs Law § 57.02

§ 57.02. New York state history month. 1. Each month of October\nfollowing the effective date of the chapter of the laws of two thousand\nnineteen that amended this subdivision shall be designated as New York\nstate history month.\n 2. The purpose of this month shall be to celebrate the history of New\nYork state and recognize the contributions of state and local\nhistorians.\n 3. The commissioner of education, through the office of state history\nis hereby authorized to undertake projects to recognize New York state\nhistory month. Such projects may include the creation of an essay\ncontest for state residents who are enrolled in any elementary or\nsecondary education program which shall reflect upon the importance of\nNew York state history. Any project or projects created pursuant to this\nsubdivision may, in the discretion of the commissioner of education,\nauthorize non-monetary awards to be given to project participants or\nproject winners as such commissioner may deem appropriate.\n