Education (Student Health)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3595: Requires all school districts to have a licensed physical education teacher

This bill requires all public school districts in the state to ensure physical education is taught by a licensed instructor. Districts with 20 or more teachers must employ a dedicated licensed PE teacher in every school, while smaller districts must arrange for PE instruction to be provided by existing licensed staff or a qualified PE teacher. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment, mandating this change across all public schools without exception. It directly affects every public school district and their staffing requirements for physical education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates licensed PE teachers to ensure qualified instruction, strengthening program quality and teacher standards in K-12 education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health Teachers

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1731: Requires public schools in N.Y. city to offer food options

Requires public schools in any city with a population over one million that have students practicing a religious faith with specific dietary restrictions to offer food options which meet such dietary restrictions upon the students' request.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school food accommodations for religious dietary needs, enhancing student access and inclusivity in K-12 settings per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3375: Requires certain public schools in N.Y. city to offer Halal food options during lunch

This bill requires public schools in any New York city with a population over one million to offer Halal food options during lunch. It directly affects students and families who follow Halal dietary practices by ensuring accessible meal choices that meet religious requirements. The law would take effect 120 days after enactment, mandating schools to implement this change through necessary menu adjustments and rule updates before the deadline.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly advances educational access by mandating Halal meal options for religious dietary needs, ensuring full student participation in school lunch programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7590: Relates to healthy school meals

Relates to purchases of food products for school meals from New York state farmers, growers, producers or processors; prohibits sale of school foods containing certain synthetic color additives; establishes a "healthy kitchens, healthy schools program" to provide grants for kitchen upgrades; prohibits school meals from containing more than 25 grams of added sugars per day, in aggregate.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for kitchen upgrades and sets nutritional standards for school meals, directly supporting student health and K-12 school infrastructure within education policy.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes sugar limits and healthier school meal standards, advancing public health nutrition programs through direct dietary regulations and grant programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1310: Establishes the New York state school mental health services program coordinator

Establishes the school mental health services program coordinator to provide qualifying public and nonpublic schools with mental health services professionals.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates school mental health coordinator to provide services, enhancing student support programs and access within educational settings.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates school mental health services coordinator to provide mental health professionals, directly advancing mental health care access in schools per healthcare topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3176: Requires the commissioner of education to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services

Requires the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of mental health, to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services to identify concerns in students' mental health.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires mental health screening guidelines for students, enhancing student support services within schools per education topic description.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates development of model mental health screenings and guidelines for school screeners to identify student mental health concerns, directly advancing mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2192: Establishes a grant program for the installation of laundry equipment and facilities in certain schools

Establishes a grant program for public K-12 schools which are eligible for support provided under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, for the purposes of installing laundry equipment for facilities for use by students and parents or guardians of students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school laundry facilities in Title I schools, improving student access to essential services and supporting school infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3969: Relates to mandatory continuing education for teachers relating to mental health issues

This bill requires New York teachers to complete mandatory continuing education focused on mental health. Specifically, it mandates that during each five-year teacher registration period, educators must complete at least two sessions (out of a total 100 required hours) covering mental health topics like identifying early signs of mental illness, behavioral health disorders, eating disorders, crisis de-escalation, and evidence-based programs such as Mental Health First Aid. The training must be developed by the education and health departments and integrated into existing teacher certification requirements. It directly affects all K-12 teachers seeking or renewing their teaching licenses in New York State.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates teacher mental health training to enhance educator preparedness and student support, directly aligning with teacher support indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates teacher mental health training including early identification and crisis response, directly advancing mental health services in educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Teachers Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6788: Establishes an Oneida county school milk pilot program

Establishes an Oneida county school milk pilot program allowing public schools in Oneida county to be reimbursed by the state for certain milk purchases.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides state reimbursement for school milk purchases, directly funding a school program under education topic's funding category.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4227: Requires instruction in physical education in certain elementary and secondary schools

Requires instruction in physical education in certain elementary and secondary schools including for students with disabling conditions and those in alternative education programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates physical education instruction for all students including those with disabilities and in alternative programs, enhancing curriculum access and student health programs in K-12 schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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