Education (K-12 Education)

in committee · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 10184: Establishes a state seal of artistic achievement

Establishes a state seal of artistic achievement to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in music, dance, theater, visual arts or media arts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a state seal to recognize high school students' artistic proficiency, enhancing student programs and educational access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10256: Requires the department of education to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes to be made available to schools for distribution to parents and guardians of students

Requires the department of education, in consultation with the department of health, to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes; requires such materials to be made available to schools providing elementary education through the department's website; requires schools to distribute such materials to parents and guardians of elementary school students and new students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates distribution of health information to parents and students, enhancing educational access and student support programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates distribution of Type 1 diabetes informational materials, improving patient education and access to health knowledge.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10803: Establishes a state seal of artistic achievement

Establishes a state seal of artistic achievement to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in music, dance, theater, visual arts or media arts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a recognition program for high school students in arts, enhancing educational access and student programs.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10790: 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 EducationBill mandates a new course on the Federalist Papers and Constitution, directly expanding educational curriculum and student learning opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11057: Requires the department of education to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes to be made available to schools for distribution to parents and guardians of students

Requires the department of education, in consultation with the department of health, to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes; requires such materials to be made available to schools providing elementary education through the department's website; requires schools to distribute such materials to parents and guardians of elementary school students and new students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates distribution of health information to parents and students, enhancing educational access and student well-being programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 23, 2026

S 10031: Requires training of teachers in dyslexia identification

This bill requires teachers of kindergarten through fifth grade to complete specific training on identifying dyslexia as a condition for obtaining or renewing their teaching certification. The training must be provided by the Center for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, which will set the curriculum, determine the number of required hours, and establish standards for training providers. Once enacted, the state education commissioner will issue regulations to enforce these new requirements, with the law taking effect on the first day of July following its passage.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates teacher training in dyslexia identification, enhancing educator skills and improving student educational access and outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 31, 2026

K 1115: Congratulating the Kenmore East High School Model United Nations Team upon the occasion of winning the WNY Model UN General Assembly competition on March 17, 2026

This bill is a resolution that formally congratulates the Kenmore East High School Model United Nations Team for winning the Western New York Model UN General Assembly competition on March 17, 2026. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement as the Best Overall Delegation and highlights their multiple first-place finishes in various committees during the event. It also honors the team's advisor, Christopher Knab, and acknowledges the individual student members who contributed to the victory. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the team and their advisor as a formal record of the legislative body's appreciation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes and honors student achievement in Model UN, supporting extracurricular educational programs and student development.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10612: Imposes a special tax on artwork, antique furniture, and antique jewelry sold at auction and establishes the art education fund

Imposes a special tax of three-tenths of one percent or one dollar, whichever is greater, on the receipts from the sale of art, antique furniture or antique jewelry at auction; establishes the art education fund to provide assistance for art education and art supplies at the kindergarten through twelfth grade levels at Title I public schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes tax on auction sales to fund art education program in public schools, directly supporting education funding through new revenue source.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes art education fund to provide assistance for art education and supplies at K-12 Title I public schools, directly funding educational programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 12, 2026

K 1046: Commemorating the Alliance of New York State YMCAs 90th YMCA Youth and Government State Conference to be held in Albany, New York, on March 20-22, 2026

This bill is a commemorative resolution that recognizes the 90th YMCA Youth and Government State Conference scheduled to take place in Albany from March 20-22, 2026. The resolution honors the program's history, which began in New York in 1936, and acknowledges the participation of middle and high school students who engage in model government assemblies to learn about civic processes and policy issues. It formally pauses legislative proceedings to celebrate the event and directs a copy of the resolution to the YMCA's youth development director. The measure serves as an official acknowledgment of the conference's role in fostering student leadership and community involvement rather than creating new policies or funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes YMCA Youth and Government program that enhances student civic education through model government assemblies for middle and high school students75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 9465: Includes a component on water safety in kindergarten through twelfth grade

This bill requires New York State's education regents to include water safety instruction in the curriculum for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The law mandates that the instruction cover identifying drowning risks, understanding safe behaviors for both children and adults, and learning how to respond to water-related emergencies. The regents will decide how to integrate this component into existing courses, with options including interactive assemblies, presentations, or classroom activities. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates water safety instruction in K-12 curriculum, enhancing student safety education and expanding educational programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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