Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 8757: Establishes the "SNAP for students act"

Establishes the "SNAP for students act" requiring the office of temporary and disability assistance to create informational materials to provide information regarding student eligibility for SNAP benefits and to provide digital versions of such materials to institutions of higher education in the state; requires institutions of higher education to notify students of their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates universities to notify students about SNAP eligibility, removing financial barriers to education access and supporting student retention through basic needs assistance.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 259: Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp

Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles, in consultation with the commissioner of transportation, to promulgate rules and regulations for certain signage on school buses; relates to professional development school bus driver safety training seminars statewide.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses for trespass on school grounds, expanding criminalization, which aligns with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes safety protections for school property and buses, enhancing student safety on school grounds per its criminal trespass provisions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates school bus driver safety training, directly improving workplace safety for this worker group.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates school bus safety rules and signage via transportation commissioner, enhancing transportation safety standards85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6696: Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students

Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students based on such prospective student's performance on the regents examinations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands college access by allowing SUNY to grant credits based on Regents exams, directly increasing educational opportunities without additional cost.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 290: Relates to providing sexual harassment training to undergraduate and graduate student interns

This bill requires all public and independent colleges and universities to provide sexual harassment training to undergraduate and graduate student interns, whether paid or unpaid and regardless of location (on or off campus). The key provision mandates that institutions must deliver this training to all student interns participating in internships or externships. Institutions must also submit an annual report by August 1st to the governor and legislature, detailing the number of students who received the training. The law applies immediately to all affected educational institutions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates sexual harassment training for student interns at colleges, enhancing safety and protection in higher education settings, aligning with educational safety policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 317: Requires anti-bias training for every medical student, medical resident and physician assistant student in the state

Requires anti-bias training for every medical student, medical resident and physician assistant student in the state; requires the department of health to make an annual report on the implementation and effectiveness of such training.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates anti-bias training for medical students in higher education, enhancing curriculum standards within educational institutions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires anti-bias training for medical students/residents to improve equitable care delivery, aligning with patient access and rights protections in healthcare policy.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1974: Relates to establishing an early intervention loan repayment program

Relates to establishing an early intervention loan repayment program; provides funding is to be awarded regionally with 50% percent awarded to providers with a principal residence within NYC and the remaining fifty percent awarded to providers outside of NYC; provides that awards shall be given to providers who work in underserved areas for 3 consecutive years; provides loans shall be paid over a 3 year period; provides that a working group shall be established within 90 days to develop plans for the streamlined loan repayment program application process.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates loan repayment for providers in underserved areas, promoting educational access and supporting educators in high-need regions through regional funding allocation.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Nov 21, 2025

A 7385: Relates to the Rochester school facilities modernization program act

Authorizes an additional $125 million for Phase 3 of the Rochester school facilities modernization program; extends phase 3 of the Rochester school facilities modernization program to 2033.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $125M for school facility modernization, directly funding K-12 infrastructure improvements per bill summary.95% confidence

signed · New York · Senate Nov 21, 2025

S 5929: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain state land to the Syosset central school district

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain state land to the Syosset Central School District for the purpose of building new and expanding current facilities at Berry Hill Elementary School; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes land transfer for school facility expansion, directly improving infrastructure which supports educational access and quality per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 3999: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides grants for energy efficiency in public facilities, increasing government spending on essential services like schools and hospitals.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants to school districts for mechanical insulation energy savings, improving school infrastructure and operational efficiency.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides grants for energy-saving mechanical insulation, reducing building energy consumption and associated emissions through conservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8290: Relates to establishing an early intervention loan repayment program

Relates to establishing an early intervention loan repayment program; provides funding is to be awarded regionally with 50% percent awarded to providers with a principal residence within NYC and the remaining fifty percent awarded to providers outside of NYC; provides that awards shall be given to providers who work in underserved areas for 3 consecutive years; provides loans shall be paid over a 3 year period; provides that a working group shall be established within 90 days to develop plans for the streamlined loan repayment program application process.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides loan repayment for providers in underserved areas to retain educators, directly supporting teacher workforce stability and access in education95% confidence

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