Education

signed · New York · Assembly Nov 21, 2025

A 5685: Relates to the New York state masters-in-education teacher incentive scholarship program

This bill establishes a scholarship program for New York State residents pursuing master's degrees in education. It directly affects students enrolled full-time in approved New York state education programs who earned their undergraduate degree in New York, maintained residency during that time, and commit to teaching full-time in New York public schools for five years. The program prioritizes applicants attending public colleges (as defined by law), with remaining scholarships available for private college students meeting the same eligibility criteria. Key requirements include academic excellence during undergraduate studies and signing a teaching commitment contract with the state. The scholarship covers costs for qualifying education degree programs leading to teaching careers in New York's public elementary or secondary schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes scholarship for teacher master's degrees with public school teaching commitment, directly funding educator development and retention in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Teachers

passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1236: Amends a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for additional grants in aid certain educational and not-for-profit institutions

Senate Resolution 1236 amends a funding plan to add new recipients and adjust allocations for educational and arts grants. It directly affects school districts, public libraries, colleges, and nonprofit organizations by adding specific grantees like the Center for Educational Innovation ($80,000) and Fencing in the Park ($50,000) to the approved list. Key provisions require all funds to be allocated only after a senate-approved plan (listing grantees or allocation method) is included in a resolution passed by a majority vote. The resolution also allows reassigning funds between agencies like SUNY or the New York State Council on the Arts with senate and budget director approval. This updates the 2024-25 funding schedule without creating new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $130k in grants to educational/arts nonprofits via revised funding plan, increasing public service allocations90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds new educational grantees (e.g., Center for Educational Innovation) and adjusts allocations, increasing funding for schools and nonprofits per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2049: Enacts "SUNY for all: the New York State higher education equality act" to provide free tuition to students who attend SUNY

Enacts "new deal for SUNY: the New York state higher education equality act" to provide free tuition to students who attend SUNY who are enrolled in academic coursework and are on track to graduate; establishes the state university tuition fund to reimburse the state university of New York for the cost of tuition for students who are eligible for free tuition.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides free tuition for eligible SUNY students, expanding higher education access and eliminating financial barriers, directly aligning with 'support' indicators for educational access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4983: Relates to prohibiting state funding of any college if instructional staff advocates or engages in activities on campus in support of a terrorist organization

Prohibits state funding of any college if instructional staff promotes, encourages, advocates or engages in activities on campus in support of a terrorist organization as defined in federal statute.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits state funding for colleges if staff supports terrorism, directly restricting educational funding as per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 881: Requires colleges and universities in the state to have education programs for prospective teachers, administrators, and counselors for teaching immigrant-origin students

Requires the city university of New York and state university of New York have education programs for prospective teachers, administrators, and counselors for teaching immigrant-origin students that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, and is multilingual.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates teacher training programs promoting DEI and multilingualism for immigrant-origin students, enhancing educational access and equity.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill S 881 requires education programs for teaching immigrant-origin students, directly providing services and supporting immigrant integration in the state's education system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 624: Relates to ensuring all students enrolled at state university of New York and city university of New York institutions are able to express themselves freely without fear of intimidation or harm

Relates to requiring the regents to adopt a policy that ensures all students enrolled at state university of New York and city university of New York institutions are able to express themselves freely without fear of intimidation or harm.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates policies protecting student free expression at SUNY/CUNY institutions, advancing educational safety and access in higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2465: Allows home-schooled children to participate in interscholastic athletic activities and drivers ed in the district where they reside

S 2465 would allow home-schooled children residing in a school district to participate in that district's interscholastic sports and driver's education programs, provided they meet the program's requirements and pay any applicable fees. The bill amends education law to permit this participation even if the child does not attend a public school within the district. It specifically states that home-schooled students cannot be enrolled in another school within the same district while participating. This change directly affects home-schooled students and school districts offering these activities. The bill is currently pending in the Education committee.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by enabling homeschooled students to participate in district sports and driver's ed programs, aligning with access-focused initiatives.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 334: Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program to attract and retain bilingual, certified teachers in schools with a bilingual teacher shortage; provides for grants and procedures for applying for such grants and eligibility requirements for fund distribution.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via grants for teacher recruitment, directly funding public education through budgeted appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates grant program to fund bilingual teacher recruitment/retention, directly addressing teacher shortages through targeted funding and support for educators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3067: Establishes the citywide leadership team; appropriation

Establishes the citywide leadership team to ensure that parents' and students' voices are represented in all education decision-making, ensure education policies considered or implemented are conducive to promoting student achievement and enhancing the overall quality of education for students attending public schools in the city of New York, and include all stakeholders at all stages of the decision-making process.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates citywide leadership team to include parents/students in education decisions, ensuring policies promote student achievement and quality education as stated in summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 37: Enacts the "New York individuals with dyslexia education act"

Establishes the "New York individuals with dyslexia education act"; implements a plan to identify and support students with characteristics of dyslexia; requires annual screening in grades K-5; directs intervention and notification; directs education department to develop a handbook providing guidance to parents and teachers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes dyslexia screening in K-5 and mandates interventions, strengthening educational support for students with dyslexia.90% confidence

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