Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8132: Implements requirements and guidelines to reduce chronic absenteeism

Implements requirements and guidelines to reduce chronic absenteeism including attendance reporting, attendance review teams, tiered strategies, early warning systems, and attendance policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directly targets chronic absenteeism in schools through mandatory attendance systems and early interventions, improving student access and educational outcomes per topic definition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 109: Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine, ten, eleven or twelve

Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine through twelve; establishes what should be included in such curriculum including the basics of financial planning, budgeting, borrowing, interest rates, personal insurance policies, etc.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial education curriculum for grades 9-12, enhancing student financial literacy programs as part of required school instruction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 140: Relates to prohibiting animal hatching projects in schools

Relates to prohibiting school districts, school principals, administrators, or teachers from requiring, permitting, or conducting a lesson or experimental study using an animal in a hatching project.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly restricts curriculum content by prohibiting animal hatching projects in schools, limiting educational activities.90% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 5313: Allows home-schooled children to participate in interscholastic athletic activities and drivers ed in the district where they reside

This bill allows home-schooled children residing in a school district to participate in that district's interscholastic sports and driver's education programs. It requires home-schooled students to meet all standard course or activity requirements and pay any applicable fees. The law applies only to districts offering these specific programs, and students cannot simultaneously attend another school within the same district. This change directly affects home-schooled students seeking athletic or driver's education opportunities in their residential district.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by allowing home-schooled students to participate in school athletic and driver's ed programs, directly supporting inclusive access to K-12 educational activities.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 860: Relates to imposing certain conditions on the approval of a charter school application

This bill (S 860) blocks the approval of charter school applications when converting an existing public school, if the school has a documented pattern of serious violations of civil service laws protecting employee rights. Specifically, it prevents approval if the school interfered with or discriminated against employees under state labor rules, as determined by the Public Employment Relations Board. The law requires that such violations must be resolved before a new application can be submitted in the future. It directly affects public schools seeking to convert to charter status by adding a new eligibility condition based on past labor practices.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBlocks charter approvals for schools violating employee rights, protecting educator labor standards within K-12 systems.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBlocks charter approvals for schools violating labor laws protecting employee rights, requiring resolution of violations before approval. Enforces compliance with labor protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2184: Relates to African American history and achievement

Relates to establishing the commission on African American history and achievement to develop and recommend school curriculum that incorporates the contributions and achievements made by African Americans.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes commission to develop curriculum incorporating African American contributions, enhancing educational content and inclusivity in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8750: Relates to lease terms for zero-emission school buses

This bill extends the maximum lease term for zero-emission school buses from five to twelve years, requiring voter approval for leases longer than one school year. It directly affects school districts and boards operating school bus fleets by allowing longer-term financing for these vehicles, which typically have higher upfront costs. The bill also adjusts how lease costs are calculated for state aid purposes, setting an eight-year assumed amortization period specifically for zero-emission buses (instead of the standard five years). These changes aim to support school districts transitioning to cleaner transportation while maintaining financial oversight through voter approval for extended leases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts state aid calculations for school bus leases, enabling longer-term financing and supporting public transportation funding through fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends lease terms for zero-emission school buses, easing financial barriers for school districts to adopt cleaner transportation infrastructure, directly supporting school operational needs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends lease terms for zero-emission school buses, facilitating adoption of renewable energy vehicles and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends lease terms for zero-emission buses, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy adoption by addressing high upfront costs through financing adjustments.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends lease terms for zero-emission school buses, enabling sustainable transit infrastructure adoption and adjusting state aid for clean vehicle financing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6118: Directs the commissioner of education to provide for the availability of adequate supplies for use by left-handed students

Directs the commissioner of education to provide for the proportionate availability of adequate school supplies for use by left-handed students where adequate supplies are available for use by right-handed students; applies to any school supplies and equipment purchased by the department or schools on or after the effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner of education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly ensures equitable access to school supplies for left-handed students, enhancing inclusivity in K-12 educational access per topic description.95% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3824: Allows students attending agricultural learning events to be counted as in attendance at school

Allows students attending agricultural learning events to be counted as in attendance at school; defines "agricultural learning events" as including FFA events and 4-H programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands attendance eligibility for agricultural programs (FFA/4-H), enhancing educational access for students in these activities.95% confidence

Tags Agriculture

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5312: Authorizes high school students to vote on city-wide education councils

This bill adds two voting seats for high school students on five city education councils, including those for special education, English language learners, high schools, District 75, and community school boards. High school students enrolled in relevant programs (such as special education, bilingual/ESL, or general high school) qualify for these seats, which are appointed annually by school administrators or the chancellor. The change replaces previous non-voting student positions with voting roles, allowing students to directly participate in policy decisions affecting their education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationGrants high school students voting seats on education councils, enhancing student voice in policy decisions affecting K-12 education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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