Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3719: Relates to teen dating violence education programs

Relates to teen dating violence education programs; requires school districts to create policies, procedures and guidelines to implement education programs for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to prevent, deter and address incidents of teen dating violence; defines teen dating violence.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates K-12 school districts to implement teen dating violence education programs, enhancing student safety curricula and school policy requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3331: Requires all public and private schools to provide financial literacy education to certain pupils

Requires all public and private schools to provide financial literacy education to pupils in grade eleven; directs that certain topics be covered in such educational program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy curriculum for grade 11, enhancing student program requirements within education policy.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 697: Authorizes school districts to establish an extraordinary needs reserve fund for the expenses of providing special education

This bill allows school districts to create a special reserve fund to cover unexpected costs for special education services. It directly affects school districts and the students receiving special education under New York's education laws. The key provision lets districts set aside money during the fiscal year to pay for unforeseen expenses related to special education instruction, avoiding budget disruptions. This change provides districts with more financial flexibility to meet students' needs without requiring new annual funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes reserve fund for special education expenses, providing financial flexibility to maintain services without budget disruptions, directly supporting student access to required educational programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6884: Relates to charter schools

Provides additional requirements for approval of charter school applications; applies additional prohibitions to charter schools; requires certain financial disclosures by charter schools; requires charter schools to comply with provisions relating to construction, repair or demolition of school facilities; relates to admission of students.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationAdds prohibitions and financial requirements for charter schools, restricting operational freedom and approval processes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 840: Relates to providing additional reimbursement to school districts for expenses incurred as a result of an influx of migrant students entering the schools of the districts

Relates to providing additional reimbursement to school districts for expenses incurred as a result of an influx of migrant students entering the schools of the districts; directs the governor to submit chapter amendments to the Aid to Localities budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates additional state reimbursement to school districts for migrant student expenses via Aid to Localities budget amendments, increasing public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides direct additional reimbursement to school districts for migrant student-related expenses, strengthening K-12 funding allocation for educational resource needs.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides additional reimbursement to school districts for expenses incurred due to an influx of migrant students, supporting services for this population.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6844: 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 EducationRequires annual dyslexia screening in K-5, mandates interventions, and directs development of parent/teacher resources to support affected students.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Feb 24, 2025

K 116: Recognizing February 27, 2025, as Student Press Freedom Day

Assembly Resolution K 116 designates February 27, 2025, as "Student Press Freedom Day" in recognition of the Student Press Law Center's annual observance. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or affect anyone's rights; it merely acknowledges student journalism's role in democracy and the ongoing advocacy against censorship. The resolution references the Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier Supreme Court case and supports student journalists' First Amendment protections. It directs the Legislative Body to recognize the day and send copies to the Student Press Law Center and New Voices of New York.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates Student Press Freedom Day to support First Amendment protections for school journalism, directly aligning with educational expression and curriculum rights in K-12 education.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4903: Establishes a career and technical education (CTE) diploma

Establishes a career and technical education (CTE) diploma; establishes a CTE pathway to a diploma shall be based on a curriculum designed to provide students with technical skills and shall demonstrate that the student is ready for a career as determined by regulations of the commissioner.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates CTE diploma pathway to enhance career-ready skills, expanding student educational options and aligning curriculum with workforce needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4681: Relates to the powers of boards of education to temporarily lease necessary space

This bill expands school districts' authority to temporarily lease space not on school property when facilities are overcrowded, damaged, or under construction. It directly affects local school boards of education by allowing them to secure temporary locations for students during these circumstances. The key change adds "under construction" to the existing list of valid reasons for leasing, while requiring annual approval from the state education commissioner for each lease. The bill takes effect on July 1 following its enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands school districts' authority to lease temporary space during facility issues (overcrowding, damage, construction), ensuring uninterrupted education access and supporting school infrastructure continuity.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5591: Authorizes the city school district of the city of Salamanca to establish a reserve fund for federal impact aid in the event such aid is reduced

This bill authorizes the Salamanca city school district to create a reserve fund of up to $5 million using existing district funds, specifically to stabilize school taxes and maintain programs if federal impact aid (received due to tax-exempt Seneca Nation lands within the district) is reduced. The fund requires voter approval via a separate ballot measure and can only be funded from unassigned or existing reserve balances that exceed the approved limit. Withdrawals from the fund would directly offset annual tax levies without further voter approval, and all transactions must follow standard budget and disclosure processes. The policy change directly affects Salamanca's school district finances and tax stability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates reserve fund to stabilize school taxes and maintain programs if federal aid drops, promoting fiscal responsibility using existing funds.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates reserve fund to prevent program cuts/tax hikes if federal aid decreases, stabilizing school funding per bill's purpose.85% confidence

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