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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 6746: Provides for inclusive instruction and instructional materials

Requires school districts and charter schools to establish a task force to make recommendations on model curriculum or instruction on the political, economic, and social contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people, in an appropriate place in the curriculum of middle school and high school students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of LGBTQ+ contributions in K-12 curriculum, directly enhancing educational content diversity per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8035: Relates to building aid for incremental zero-emission school bus infrastructure costs

Bill A 8035 authorizes additional building aid for school districts to help cover specific infrastructure costs associated with zero-emission school buses. This aid addresses "incremental zero-emission school bus storage costs," which include modifications to bus facilities, specialized equipment, and advanced fire suppression systems. It also covers "incremental customer-owned make-ready costs" for infrastructure needed to install electric vehicle chargers. The aid applies to approved expenditures incurred through the 2034-2035 school year, provided these costs are not reimbursed by other state, federal, or utility funding sources. This measure aims to assist school districts with the necessary infrastructure investments for transitioning to zero-emission school bus fleets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes state building aid for school infrastructure costs, increasing public spending on essential services like zero-emission bus infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes additional building aid for school bus infrastructure costs, directly funding facility upgrades (storage, chargers) related to zero-emission buses, advancing school infrastructure support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds zero-emission school bus infrastructure including EV chargers and storage, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds infrastructure for zero-emission school buses, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy adoption in transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds zero-emission school bus infrastructure, promoting sustainable transportation through targeted aid for EV charging and facility modifications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6628: Relates to reimbursing charter schools for leasing certain facilities, and prohibition of non-disclosure agreements; repealer

Prohibits the city school district from reimbursing charter schools for leasing a privately owned or other publicly owned facility; prohibits charter school employee contracts from including a non-disclosure agreement.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits city school district from reimbursing charter schools for facility leases, reducing government spending on education-related expenditures.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits city reimbursement for charter school facility leases, reducing funding access for schools and restricting financial support.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits non-disclosure agreements in charter school employee contracts, protecting workers' rights to discuss workplace issues without legal restriction.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5373: 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 EducationProhibits immigration enforcement in schools, protecting students/faculty from disruptions and ensuring safe educational access, directly supporting school safety and access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits immigration enforcement in schools and limits law enforcement access for immigration purposes, directly protecting students/staff from enforcement.95% confidence

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

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 94: Requires high schools to provide a course in financial literacy and requires students to complete such course as a condition of graduation

Requires high schools in grades nine through twelve to provide a course in financial literacy; requires students to complete such course as a condition of graduation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy course as graduation requirement, advancing curriculum standards and student financial education95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 5103: Requires schools to include instruction on the prevention of co-occurring disorders as an integral part of their health education programs

Bill S 5103 amends the education law to require junior and senior high schools to include instruction on the prevention of co-occurring disorders within their health education programs. This new instruction will serve as a bridge between existing units on mental health and substance misuse or addiction. It aims to educate students about mental health, foster healthy decision-making, and explain pathways to substance misuse. The instruction must be designed according to pupils' needs and abilities, and the commissioner may consult relevant advisory councils during development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates new health curriculum on mental health/substance misuse prevention, enhancing student education programs per bill's explicit requirement to integrate into school health education.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school curriculum on co-occurring disorder prevention, advancing mental health education as part of healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7522: Requires librarians for schools in New York city

Bill S 7522 mandates that every elementary, middle, and high school in New York City must employ a school librarian. This bill amends existing education law, which currently allows school districts to decide whether to hire a librarian and assigns the role to other teachers if no librarian is present. The change ensures that all K-12 public schools within New York City will have a dedicated school librarian.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates dedicated librarians in all NYC K-12 schools, strengthening curriculum support and educational resources per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2634: Expands the definition of tuition for children with handicapping conditions

This bill amends the education law to expand the definition of "tuition" for children with handicapping conditions. It now includes costs like classroom supplies, facility operations, maintenance, and direct reimbursement for actual public expenses (e.g., building upkeep), beyond just instructional services. The definition explicitly excludes federal funds, state refunds for special programs, and other specific revenue sources when calculating tuition. This change affects how educational costs are measured for these students, ensuring broader coverage of expenses in funding calculations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition definition to include supplies, facility maintenance, and public expenses for students with handicapping conditions, increasing resource allocation for their educational needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 311: Relates to the establishment of various programs for students in pre-kindergarten through third grade

Relates to the establishment of various programs for students in pre-kindergarten through third grade including programs for literacy, career readiness and financial literacy.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes literacy and career readiness programs for pre-K-3, enhancing early education initiatives per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3112: Relates to certain tuition payments by school districts for general education and special students residing in such school districts

Excludes certain tuition payments by school districts for general education and special students residing in such school districts from the calculation of the tax levy limit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes tuition payments from tax levy calculation, increasing school district budget flexibility without raising taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExcludes tuition payments from tax levy calculation, preserving district funds for other educational needs without reducing available budget capacity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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