This bill requires New York State to establish a program for inspecting indoor air quality in schools and pre-kindergarten facilities. It directly affects all public, charter, private, and parochial K-12 schools and pre-K programs (defined as "covered entities"). Key provisions mandate health department inspections for issues like mold, lead, or poor ventilation; require written complaint investigations; and demand reports comparing air quality to EPA guidelines. The program also requires distributing best practice guides for schools to address hazards like asbestos, radon, and high carbon dioxide levels.
Requires funding for special education services and programs for preschool children with disabilities to cover joint classroom instruction for such children with disabilities and other children for the same number of hours each day.
Relates to the establishment of various programs for students in pre-kindergarten through third grade including programs for literacy, career readiness and financial literacy.
Requires school districts to provide instructional programming and services in reading and literacy which are evidence based and aligned with state standards; requires teachers in grades pre-K through five to attend professional development courses in reading education.
This bill changes how New York school districts receive prekindergarten funding starting in the 2025-2026 school year. It allocates $17,500 per eligible full-day four-year-old student, prioritizing those from families qualifying for free/reduced-price lunch or identified as multilingual learners if funds are limited. Districts must use these grants first for these priority groups before serving other eligible students. The funding amount adjusts annually based on inflation (CPI) and is subject to available state appropriations. The policy applies to all districts receiving this specific prekindergarten grant.
This bill (S 6328) changes how New York school districts allocate prekindergarten funding starting in the 2025-2026 school year. It requires districts to prioritize funding for full-day prekindergarten programs for four-year-olds who qualify for free/reduced-price lunch or are multilingual learners, allocating $17,500 per eligible student annually (adjusted for inflation). Districts cannot exceed their 2024-2025 funding levels unless new money is appropriated. The policy directly affects school districts and ensures resources target high-need students in prekindergarten programs.
This bill requires all public school districts to operate kindergarten programs on a full-day schedule starting in the 2027-2028 school year. It amends education law sections to mandate that kindergartens - currently offered as part-time in many districts - must provide full-day programming for all eligible children (ages 4-6) beginning that school year. The law directly affects school districts and their kindergarten programs, replacing existing provisions that allowed for part-time options. It does not change age requirements or cost structures but specifies the operational format for kindergarten instruction.
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.
