Education (K-12 Education)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4081: Relates to instruction in food, agriculture and nutrition in elementary and high school

Relates to instruction in food, agriculture and nutrition in elementary and high school; contents may be varied to meet the needs of particular school districts; need not be uniform throughout the state; school districts shall utilize either the curriculum for health education instruction regarding food, agriculture and nutrition prescribed by the commissioner or a course approved by the commissioner in accordance with criteria established by the commissioner.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of food/agriculture/nutrition curriculum in schools, advancing educational content through required instruction without funding specifics.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4978: Relates to media literacy education

Enacts the "media literacy act"; requires teachers and library media specialists to complete professional development related to media literacy education; requires a school library media specialist in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high and senior high school; directs the commissioner of education to appoint a media literacy advisory committee to study the teaching of media literacy; creates a media literacy advisory committee to annually review policy and procedures on media literacy.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates media literacy professional development for educators and requires library media specialists, advancing curriculum standards in education.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates media literacy education to enhance digital literacy and critical evaluation of online content, supporting responsible technology use and digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3513: Requires the commissioner of education to develop guidelines to encourage participation in apprenticeships

Requires the commissioner of education to develop guidelines to encourage those in high school to participate in apprenticeships and to raise awareness in apprenticeship opportunities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEncourages high school apprenticeship participation and raises awareness of career pathways, expanding educational access beyond traditional K-12 models.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1312: Requires licensed or certified school social workers in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high and senior high school

Requires at least one full-time licensed or certified social worker to be employed in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high school and senior high school throughout the state.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates licensed social workers in all K-12 schools, enhancing student support services and mental health resources per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school social workers for student mental health services, directly advancing mental health support in schools per healthcare topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 379: Relates to establishing a high school robotics grant program

Establishes a high school robotics grant program; provides funding to high schools for participation in robotics competitions; sets forth eligibility requirements; provides for the application and awards process.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes grant program funding robotics competitions in high schools, enhancing STEM student programs and providing direct educational support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3722: Requires a course of instruction on the provisions of the federalist papers and the United States constitution to be provided to high school students

Requires a course of instruction on the provisions of the federalist papers and the United States constitution to be provided to high school students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates a required course on foundational U.S. documents, enhancing curriculum standards in high schools per education topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8912: Requires gambling be taught in health education classes

This bill requires all public schools in New York to include lessons about gambling risks in health education classes for every grade level, from elementary through high school. It mandates that teachers certified in health education integrate age-appropriate instruction on gambling's dangers alongside existing lessons about alcohol, tobacco, and drug misuse. Schools must teach these topics as part of required health courses, with students demonstrating knowledge through tests or projects. The law applies directly to all public K-12 schools and their health curricula, without creating new standalone classes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of gambling risk education in health curriculum, expanding required school instruction on student health topics within existing educational framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates gambling risk education in health classes, aligning with public health prevention of addiction-related health issues alongside substance misuse topics.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1144: Requires kindergartens to operate full day programs

This bill requires all public school districts to operate kindergarten programs on a full-day schedule starting in the 2027-2028 school year. It amends education law sections to mandate that kindergartens - currently offered as part-time in many districts - must provide full-day programming for all eligible children (ages 4-6) beginning that school year. The law directly affects school districts and their kindergarten programs, replacing existing provisions that allowed for part-time options. It does not change age requirements or cost structures but specifies the operational format for kindergarten instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates full-day kindergarten programs, expanding educational access and student learning time for ages 4-6, directly advancing K-12 educational quality and program standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4885: Prohibits elementary and secondary schools from withholding student transcripts for failure to pay tuition

This bill prohibits elementary and secondary schools from withholding student transcripts if a student or family hasn't paid tuition. It directly affects students and families who might otherwise be blocked from transferring schools or continuing education due to unpaid fees. The key provision amends education law to explicitly require schools to provide transcripts regardless of tuition payment status, removing this barrier. The law applies to all public and licensed private K-12 schools in the state. This is a direct policy change ensuring transcript access remains available to all students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves barrier to educational access by requiring transcripts regardless of tuition payment, expanding student mobility and access to continued education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6749: Relates to health education pertaining to cannabis

This bill requires all New York public schools to include age-appropriate health education about cannabis use in their curricula, alongside existing lessons on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. It affects students in every grade level, mandating that elementary schools teach basic prevention, while secondary schools must integrate detailed instruction into required health courses, including student assessments. Schools must use curricula approved by the state education commissioner, updated every three years to reflect current information on cannabis risks and trends among youth. Teachers must hold health education certification, and the state will provide updated materials to support this instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cannabis health education in all grades, expanding required curriculum content for student health education programs95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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