Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 736: Requires courses of study in private schools in the prevention of child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse

This bill requires all private schools in New York State to provide age-appropriate instruction on preventing child sexual exploitation and abuse to students in grades K-8. It mandates that schools develop programs meeting specific guidelines set by the education commissioner, after consulting with the health department, covering prevention education for students, parents, and school staff. The program must include concrete lessons on recognizing and reporting abuse, with the state department allowed to share model curricula online. This policy directly affects private K-8 schools and their students across New York, creating a standardized prevention education requirement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates age-appropriate prevention education on child sexual abuse in K-8 private school curriculum, enhancing student safety and well-being through required educational programs, aligning with supporting educational access and student programs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3711: Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers in public and nonpublic schools, up to $500 per year

Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers in public and nonpublic schools, up to $500 per year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for teachers' school supplies, reducing taxable income and offering tax relief to educators as a middle-income group.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax deduction for K-12 teacher school supplies, directly supporting educators' out-of-pocket costs in K-12 education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 449: Requires the board of education and the trustees or sole trustee of every school district to establish policies and procedures regarding the treatment of transgender or gender non-conforming students

Requires the board of education and the trustees or sole trustee of every school district to establish policies and procedures regarding the treatment of transgender or gender non-conforming students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusive policies for transgender students, enhancing educational access and safety per K-12 education topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1210: Requires the commissioner of education to develop and implement an expanded curriculum or instruction on the history of the labor movement in the United States

Requires the commissioner of education, in consultation with any appropriate agency, to develop and implement an expanded curriculum or instruction for school districts on the history of organized and unorganized labor in the United States.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires expanded curriculum on labor history, directly enhancing K-12 educational content and curriculum standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1671: Requires instruction in anti-gun violence in all schools

This bill requires all public schools to include age-appropriate anti-gun violence education as part of regular classroom instruction. It directly affects every public school in the state, mandating that teachers integrate this topic into their curriculum. The education department will develop or approve specific curricula and rules, allowing schools to adapt content locally while ensuring all materials meet state standards. Schools must also provide necessary facilities, time, and learning resources to implement this instruction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates anti-gun violence education in schools to prevent youth violence, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing future crime through prevention.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates new curriculum requirement for anti-gun violence education, enhancing student program content in K-12 schools per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Curriculum School Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4024: Authorizes the delivery of telehealth services in schools by licensed providers

This bill allows licensed health providers to deliver remote health services (telehealth) to students within schools. It specifically authorizes school-based health, dental, and mental health clinics and telehealth providers to offer these services during school or non-school hours, requiring them to meet state licensing standards and follow new regulations. The bill mandates that schools cannot charge for these services (funding comes from federal/state/local sources), requires parental consent for student care, and ensures telehealth supplements rather than replaces school nurses and counselors. It also sets requirements for privacy technology, staffing, and billing through new state regulations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables school-based telehealth services (mental/health/dental), expanding student access to care within educational settings without cost barriers, directly supporting educational access and well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes school-based telehealth for mental/dental health services, improves student access without cost, requires parental consent - directly expands healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill authorizes the delivery of telehealth services, directly advancing and strengthening the application of technology for healthcare delivery in schools.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Telehealth

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8202: Creates a computer science course requirement for graduation from high school

Creates a computer science course requirement for graduation from high school; directs the department of education to design and implement such program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates computer science course requirement, expanding curriculum and enhancing student program offerings in K-12 education95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates computer science education for high school graduation, directly advancing technological literacy and skills for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6934: Includes the Sandy Ground community in the education curriculum

This bill requires New York State schools to include "Staten Island's Sandy Ground community" - identified as the oldest continuously inhabited free Black settlement in the U.S. - in civic education and history curricula. It mandates that all public and private schools teach about Sandy Ground alongside other historical topics like slavery, the Holocaust, and the Irish Famine. The law directs school boards to ensure instruction on this community for students over age eight, integrating it into required courses on citizenship, diversity, and human rights. The policy change directly affects all New York schools and students, embedding this specific historical site into state-mandated curriculum standards.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of Sandy Ground community in history curricula, advancing educational content on Black history and diversity within required civic education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 13, 2026

S 7743: Clarifies that the writing requirement that is part of compulsory education includes cursive writing

Senate Bill S 7743 mandates that public schools include instruction in cursive writing as part of their standard curriculum. The bill requires that by the end of fifth grade, students are able to create readable documents using legible cursive handwriting. This legislation directly affects public school students and educators by integrating cursive instruction into the basic education program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandating cursive instruction in K-12 curriculum strengthens foundational literacy standards and expands required educational content.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 1117: Requires free education for grades pre-K through undergraduate

This bill (S 1117) proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the state to provide free public education for all students from pre-kindergarten through undergraduate degree programs. It would amend the state constitution to mandate that the legislature fund and maintain a system of free quality education covering all public K-12 schools and post-secondary institutions offering bachelor's degrees or certifications. The amendment must be approved by voters in a future election after a 3-month public review period, as outlined in the bill's text. Currently, the bill is under review by the Judiciary Committee following an attorney general's opinion.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state funding for free K-12 and undergraduate education, directly increasing public spending on essential education services per constitutional requirement.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates constitutional amendment requiring state funding for free pre-K through undergraduate education, directly expanding access and increasing public funding for all educational levels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Higher Education School Funding

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