Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 6619: Amends section 4 of part C of chapter 57 of the laws of 2024, amending the education law relating to removing the exemption for school psychologists to render early intervention service, in relation to the effect

Amends provisions relating to removing the exemption for school psychologists to render early intervention services, in relation to the effectiveness thereof.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves exemption allowing school psychologists to provide early intervention services, expanding student support within educational settings.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7217: Exempts school buses from central business district tolls

This bill exempts school buses from tolls in central business districts. It directly affects school buses defined under vehicle and traffic law, requiring operators to apply for the exemption through the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority with necessary documentation. The exemption applies immediately upon enactment, removing toll charges for qualifying school buses operating in designated central business areas. The bill does not change toll rates or create new fees, only eliminating existing toll obligations for this specific vehicle type.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts school buses from tolls, reducing operational costs for school districts and indirectly supporting educational funding without direct allocation.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts school buses from tolls, reducing operational costs for public transportation infrastructure and supporting school mobility without altering toll rates or creating new fees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Bridges

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signed · New York · Senate Nov 21, 2025

S 7486: Qualifies the permitted use of proceeds from the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase

Qualifies the permitted use of proceeds from the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase shall go to New York state resident students who are eligible to receive a federal Pell grant.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects lease proceeds to NY state Pell-eligible students, increasing financial aid access for higher education through targeted funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 7442: Extends certain provisions of law relating to publishers or manufacturers providing printed instructional materials for college students with disabilities

Extends certain provisions of law relating to publishers or manufacturers providing printed instructional materials for college students with disabilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends access to printed materials for college students with disabilities, directly enhancing educational access in higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3492: Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus

Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus; provides that for the first conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $500; provides that for a second conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $800; also provides that for a third conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $800 nor more than $1000.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for school bus passing violations through higher fines, aligning with stricter sentencing policies rather than criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases penalties for unsafe school bus passing, directly protecting K-12 students during transportation - a core safety measure under education policy.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for unsafe school bus passing, directly enhancing road safety standards within transportation infrastructure policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Driver Licensing Public Transit Traffic Safety

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signed · New York · Assembly Nov 21, 2025

A 7427: Prohibits the state university of New York from contracting out certain services

Prohibits the state university of New York from contracting out to the ground lessee or any subsidiary of the ground lessee or the research foundation for the state university of New York for any services or privatize any services currently being performed by employees in the unclassified service at the state university of New York at Albany.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents privatization of university services, protecting public employees and maintaining in-house operations at SUNY Albany, supporting higher education stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 8342: Authorizes the use of certain park lands for any school purposes

Authorizes the use of certain park lands alienated from a portion of the park commonly known as Lincoln Park, in the city of Albany for any school purposes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes park land for school use, directly supporting educational infrastructure and access by providing space for school purposes.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4948: Provides earned income tax credit to youth workers, increases standard deduction for individuals 18 to 24, and provides for deduction of student loan interest

Provides an earned income tax credit to youth workers; increases the standard deduction for individuals eighteen to twenty-four years of age; provides for the deduction of student loan interest; provides for the expiration of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits/deductions for youth workers and students, reducing taxable income for lower/middle-income groups per EITC and standard deduction increases.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides student loan interest deduction and tax credits for young adults, reducing financial barriers to higher education access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 344: Relates to lottery aid formulas for school districts

Bill A 344 amends the formula used to calculate additional lottery funding for public school districts. It specifies that each eligible district receives a grant based on its student enrollment (foundation pupil units), regional cost factors, student need factors, and an aid ratio tied to the district's wealth. This change directly affects school districts by altering how their existing lottery funds are distributed, without creating new money.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill revises lottery funding formula to prioritize student need factors, ensuring more equitable distribution of existing funds to support underfunded schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 15, 2025

S 7744: Authorizes the use of certain park lands for any school purposes

Authorizes the use of certain park lands alienated from a portion of the park commonly known as Lincoln Park, in the city of Albany for any school purposes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes park land use for school purposes, directly improving school infrastructure access per topic indicators.85% confidence