Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4551: Creates the task force on early childhood education in public education

Creates the task force on early childhood education in public education to study the feasibility of incorporating younger age levels into the state public education system and extending the public education system to start at the age of six months and incorporate aspects of childcare and early childhood education into the existing public education system.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates task force to study extending public education to age six months, aiming to expand early childhood access and integrate childcare into public education system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1084: Creates a transportation subsidy to increase access to water safety instruction

This bill creates a state-funded transportation subsidy to help public school students access private water safety instruction courses. It allows eligible K-12 students in public schools to use the subsidy for transportation to qualified private facilities offering water safety programs, provided there are no more than 10 such facilities within 2.5 miles (in cities over 1 million) or 5 miles (outside those cities) of their school. The subsidy is optional for schools and requires students to provide proof of enrollment in an approved program. The state education department will establish regulations covering eligible transportation types (like school buses or public transit), parent transportation eligibility, and subsidy distribution methods. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesState-funded transportation subsidy allocates budget resources to expand public school access to water safety programs, directly funding a public service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides state-funded transportation subsidy for K-12 students to access water safety instruction, expanding educational access via state funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3175: Relates to providing student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services

Requires student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services available to students including where the closest reproductive health clinics are located; all resources available to a student seeking reproductive health services including but not limited to financial assistance and mental health services and any reproductive health resources available to a student through the institution.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates reproductive health education resources as part of student support, enhancing curriculum and access to health services within educational institutions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides students with reproductive health service information including mental health resources, improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7122: Enacts the New York state community college funding stability act

Directs the state to provide annual base funding to community colleges operating under the university of the state of New York; requires funding to be indexed to inflation; requires annual reporting.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects annual inflation-indexed funding for community colleges, strengthening state budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects annual base funding for community colleges with inflation indexing, strengthening higher education funding stability and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5148: Prohibits certain punishments and interventions in schools

Prohibits certain punishments and interventions in schools including corporal punishment, chemical restraints, mechanical restraints and other aversive interventions; authorizes limited use of timeouts and necessary physical restraints; creates a private right of action for violations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits harmful school punishments like corporal punishment, enhancing student safety and well-being in educational settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5220: Establishes a sales tax exemption for school supplies

This bill exempts sales tax on school supplies purchased between the fourth Thursday in August and the first Monday in September. It directly affects families buying items like backpacks, notebooks, art supplies, and computers priced under $3,000 during this specific back-to-school window. The law covers classroom essentials including pencils, calculators, glue, and writing instruments, as listed in the bill text. This policy change removes sales tax liability for these purchases during the designated period, providing a temporary financial benefit for households.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts sales tax on school supplies during back-to-school, providing tax relief for families. Directly aligns with tax relief for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts sales tax on school supplies during back-to-school season, reducing costs for families and improving access to educational materials like notebooks and computers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1448: Relates to school districts evaluating capital improvement projects for such school district in the state

Relates to school districts evaluating capital improvement projects for such school district in the state for: compliance with the New York state climate leadership and community protection act, upgrading heating, ventilation or air conditioning to be more energy efficient, including, but not limited to upgrading to an active solar heating system; installing solar panels or other sources of alternative energy; improving broadband accessibility and reliability; upgrading technology so that it is more resistant to security risks; structural improvements, including, but not limited to windows, roofs, foundations and walls; purchasing hybrid or electric school buses; and upgrading plumbing and electrical systems.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school districts to evaluate capital projects for energy efficiency, broadband, and technology upgrades - directly improving school infrastructure and educational access.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly requires school districts to evaluate projects including solar panels, active solar heating, and energy efficiency upgrades per NY's climate act, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates school districts to comply with climate act via energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations, directly supporting environmental goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly includes 'improving broadband accessibility and reliability' and 'upgrading technology' as required capital improvement criteria for school districts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6046: Relates to discipline in schools

Prohibits the use of certain restraints and aversive interventions against students; includes policies and procedures for responding to students who have mental health crises in school safety plans; provides that no student shall be subjected to chemical restraints, mechanical restraints, or seclusion on school property; requires the board of education or trustees of each public school and school district to develop a procedure to notify the parent or legal guardian of a student on the same day a physical restraint is applied on such student, such student is placed in a time out room, or such student is subjected to a prohibited form of discipline.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits harmful restraints/seclusion and mandates mental health crisis protocols in schools, directly protecting student welfare and improving school safety policies.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires school safety plans for mental health crises and prohibits harmful restraints, directly supporting mental health services in educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Special Education Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 411: Relates to screening for gifted and talented students

Requires school districts to screen for gifted and talented students; provides the parents or guardians of such students the option to opt out of such screening.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates screening for gifted students, enhancing identification of specialized educational needs within K-12 framework.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 5, 2026

A 78: Relates to early literacy education

Requires school districts to provide instructional programming and services in reading and literacy which are evidence based and aligned with state standards; requires teachers in grades pre-K through five to attend professional development courses in reading education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates evidence-based literacy programs and teacher PD for K-5, directly supporting curriculum development and educator training in early education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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