Education (Higher Education)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7536: Ensures free speech on all college and university campuses within the state

Ensures free speech on all college and university campuses within the state; creates a cause of action for those who have their freedom of speech infringed upon by a college or university.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects academic freedom on campuses, a core educational policy by enabling legal recourse for speech violations in higher education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6752: Relates to providing student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services

Requires student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services available to students including where the closest reproductive health clinics are located; all resources available to a student seeking reproductive health services including but not limited to financial assistance and mental health services and any reproductive health resources available to a student through the institution.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires reproductive health education resources in student onboarding, enhancing curriculum access and student support services per topic description.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates student education on reproductive health resources, including clinic locations and mental health services, improving access to healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Health Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2182: Establishes the Non-Degree Proprietary School Supervision and Student Protection Act

This bill bans for-profit schools from requiring students to use mandatory arbitration for enrollment disputes, directly affecting students and institutions like career colleges and online education providers. It creates a formal complaint process where students can report violations within six years, requiring the education commissioner to investigate within 20 days and issue findings within 90 days, with public disclosure of violations. Schools face civil penalties up to $100,000 for serious violations like false advertising, unlicensed operation, or deceptive recruitment practices, with higher fines for repeat offenses. The law aims to strengthen oversight of for-profit schools that offer non-degree programs, ensuring accountability for student protections.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects students from mandatory arbitration in enrollment disputes at for-profit schools, creates complaint process, and imposes penalties, enhancing student rights and access in higher education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 484: Establishes the rural teacher education loan repayment program in the education department

Establishes the rural teacher education loan repayment program in the education department which provides payment for the undergraduate and graduate education loans of teachers in rural school districts who agree to teach in rural areas for at least 5 years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides loan repayment for rural teachers to retain educators in underserved areas, directly supporting teachers and addressing rural school staffing challenges.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4011: Establishes a parent and student training center within the City University of New York

S 4011 creates a parent and student training center within the City University of New York (CUNY) to support families in New York City public schools. The center will operate in all five boroughs, offering programs to help parents engage with school governance (like school leadership teams), communicate with teachers, understand school systems, and support their children's learning at home. It prioritizes schools with low academic achievement, high English Language Learner populations, or low-income families, and requires outreach to increase diversity in parent involvement. The center must remain non-partisan and will receive up to $800,000 annually in city funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes CUNY training center to enhance parental engagement, communication with teachers, and support for K-12 students in underserved schools, directly strengthening educational access and family involvement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher 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 2052: Relates to providing loan forgiveness for agriculture educators

Relates to providing loan forgiveness for agriculture educators who provide didactic instruction to students about agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for loan forgiveness, directly increasing budgetary expenditure on education support per its summary.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides loan forgiveness specifically for agriculture educators, directly supporting teachers in a specialized field through financial relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3752: Enables students to receive information from colleges and universities without disclosing their personally identifiable information

Enables students to receive information from colleges and universities without disclosing their personally identifiable information via an opt-in system.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student privacy in higher education data sharing, aligning with educational protection indicators through opt-in system for information access.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects student data privacy via opt-in PII disclosure, directly aligning with privacy protection indicators in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Data Privacy

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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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