Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4433: 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 education in grade 11, enhancing curriculum standards for student financial skills within K-12 education.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5450: Establishes the advanced coursework expansion incentive grant program

Establishes the advanced coursework expansion incentive grant program to school districts who offer advanced courses to economically disadvantaged students.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state grant program funding advanced courses for disadvantaged students, directly allocating state funds to support educational access.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates grant program to fund advanced coursework expansion for economically disadvantaged students, directly increasing educational access and equity in K-12 education.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3310: Relates to apportionments under the shared superintendent program; appropriation

This bill creates a state-funded program to reimburse small school districts for sharing a superintendent. It applies to districts with fewer than 1,000 students that partner with up to two other similarly sized districts, with reimbursement covering 17-25% of the superintendent's salary based on county median pay or actual costs. The state appropriates $1 million to fund these reimbursements, but excludes districts exceeding tax levy limits or participating in existing cooperative education agreements. Districts must submit claims documenting their costs and savings by September 1st following participation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M to reimburse small districts for shared superintendents, funding public education through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $1M state funding to reimburse small districts (under 1,000 students) for shared superintendent costs, reducing administrative expenses and supporting school operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8644: Authorizes certain school districts and their municipalities to authorize a one-time annual increase to the amount of school district expenditures funded by city funds to be excluded from certain calculations

Authorizes certain school districts and their municipalities to sign a memorandum of understanding authorizing a one-time annual increase to the amount of school district expenditures funded by city funds to be excluded from the maintenance of effort calculation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes exclusion of one-time city-funded school expenditure increase from maintenance of effort calculation, supporting school funding flexibility without additional requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4735: Relates to protecting students, faculty, and staff from immigration enforcement while attending or participating in school activities

Prohibits immigration enforcement in school settings; prohibits all public and charter schools from allowing law enforcement officials inside school property to access a student, except to address an imminent safety situation or if they have an appropriate judicial warrant or judicial order.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects school safety from immigration enforcement, directly enhancing educational access and student/faculty security in K-12 settings.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill explicitly prohibits immigration enforcement in school settings, protecting individuals from enforcement and limiting cooperation, which supports immigrant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1124: Relates to courses of study in consumer awareness and financial education

Requires any school district in the state shall provide, to pupils in grades nine through twelve, one full unit of instruction designed to promote consumer awareness and financial education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates consumer/financial education curriculum in grades 9-12, expanding required coursework to strengthen student financial literacy and educational access.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3770: Creates city university of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in N.Y. city

Creates the city university of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in NYC; establishes the regents public school teacher loan forgiveness program to allocate awards annually to teachers who agree to teach public school in an area of New York state designated by the board of regents as having a shortage of public school teachers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates CUNY center to enhance teaching quality and establishes teacher loan forgiveness program for shortage areas, directly supporting educators and improving public school education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6073: Establishes an energy reserve fund for school districts and boards of cooperative educational services

This bill allows New York school districts and cooperative educational services boards to create an energy reserve fund for paying electricity and heating costs without needing voter approval. Unspent funds in the current fiscal year can be rolled over to the next year's budget instead of being returned to the general fund. It also removes the requirement for voter authorization when spending from these specifically designated energy reserves. The bill directly affects school districts managing energy expenses, providing greater budget flexibility for these costs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill streamlines energy cost management for schools, preventing budget inefficiencies and supporting operational stability without requiring voter approval for energy reserve spending.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6902: Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools in certain areas

Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools, or the revision of any charter in, or within a five mile radius of, the Hempstead union free school district, the Uniondale union free school district, or the Roosevelt union free school district.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits new charter schools in specific districts, limiting educational access options and restricting school choice expansion in those areas.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4381: Requires schools to accept credits for educational programs at OCFS facilities as transfer credits

This bill requires all New York schools to accept credits earned in educational programs at facilities operated by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) as transferable credits. It directly affects students participating in OCFS-run educational programs, such as those in child welfare or foster care settings, by ensuring their coursework is recognized by public and private schools. The law mandates that schools must accept these credits without applying additional restrictions, overriding any existing policies that might prevent such acceptance. This policy change applies statewide and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates credit acceptance for OCFS program students, removing barriers to educational continuity and expanding access for foster care youth in K-12 education.95% confidence

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