Relates to amending the universal full-day pre-kindergarten program subscription amount for regions other than New York city; repealer
This bill changes how New York State funds pre-kindergarten programs outside New York City. It repeals the previous requirement for competitive selection of programs and instead guarantees funding sufficient to cover all qualifying programs in non-NYC regions. The key change ensures that every eligible pre-K program in these areas receives full funding based on need, rather than competing for limited slots. The bill also maintains the $300 million annual allocation specifically for New York City programs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Magnarelli
DDemocratic
Co
Billy Jones
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Woerner
DDemocratic
Co
Charles Lavine
DDemocratic
Co
Clyde Vanel
DDemocratic
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
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