S 5550 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes high school students to vote on city-wide education councils

This bill adds voting seats for high school students on four New York City education councils: special education, English language learners, high schools, and District 75. It requires each council to include two student members who are enrolled in public high schools within the relevant district, appointed by school administrators or the chancellor. Students serve one-year terms and participate in decision-making on education policies affecting their schools. The bill directly impacts high school students by giving them formal representation on city-wide education boards.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 24, 2025
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