Education

signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 747: Relates to veterans tuition awards program eligibility

Relates to veterans tuition awards program eligibility; makes tuition awards available for certain veterans including, but not limited to Vietnam, Persian Gulf and Afghanistan.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands higher education access for veterans via tuition awards, aligning with 'expands educational access' indicator.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands tuition benefits to veterans of Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan conflicts, directly advancing educational benefits for targeted veteran groups.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 752: Relates to policies regarding maximum temperatures in school buildings and facilities

Requires policies regarding maximum temperatures in school buildings and facilities to include a plan to remove students and staff from occupied spaces where practicable when educational and support services spaces reach eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates temperature safety protocols in schools to protect students/staff, advancing school infrastructure safety as part of educational environment standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education