This bill requires Medicaid to cover applied behavior analysis therapy provided during school hours for students in grades kindergarten through twelfth who have an autism spectrum disorder. The therapy must be delivered in public or non-public schools, and the specific definitions for the treatment and therapy will follow existing state insurance law. By adding this coverage to Medicaid, the legislation ensures that eligible students can access this support within their educational setting without additional out-of-pocket costs. The changes will take effect approximately 90 days after the bill is signed into law.
This bill mandates that public schools in New York incorporate eating disorder prevention into their health education curricula for students in grades six through twelve. The instruction must be tailored to the age and abilities of each grade level, aiming to help students develop a healthy self-image and live healthy lives. Schools are directed to design these lessons in consultation with existing eating disorder care centers, ensuring the content is integrated into existing nutrition programs. The changes take effect on September 1st of the year following the bill's enactment.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially declare April 4-12, 2026, as Robotics Week in the state. The measure aims to highlight the importance of robotics education for K-12 students and aligns with the national observance of the same period. By issuing this proclamation, the legislature intends to encourage schools and communities to participate in robotics events and competitions that foster STEM skills. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of the value of robotics in education and workforce development.
This bill, known as the Nutrition Education Act, mandates that public schools in grades K-12 teach students about nutrition, physical activity, and preventive health. The law requires instruction to cover topics such as how diet affects the body, the risks associated with ultra-processed foods, and skills like reading food labels and planning meals. To ensure accuracy, the curriculum must be based on scientific evidence from peer-reviewed research and expert consensus. The Department of Health is authorized to create specific definitions for terms like "ultra-processed foods" to guide how these lessons are taught. The changes will take effect on July 1st of the year following the bill's passage.
This bill removes all costs for individuals to receive copies of their high school equivalency diploma or official transcript. By amending the Education Law, it ensures that no fees can be charged for either taking the General Education Development exam or obtaining proof of passing it. The change directly benefits students and job seekers who need these documents without creating a financial barrier. The legislation will become effective 30 days after it is officially signed into law.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Principal James Conway for receiving the 2026 "Principal of the Year" award from the School Administrators Association of New York State and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. The resolution recognizes Conway's eighteen-year leadership at Lake George Elementary School, where he helped the school achieve numerous accolades and foster a culture of student engagement before his planned retirement. As a procedural measure, the bill requires no changes to existing laws or funding; instead, it directs the legislature to pause briefly to acknowledge his contributions and officially transmit a copy of the resolution to him.
This bill requires New York State schools to include water safety education for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. It mandates that the state's education board ensure lessons cover identifying drowning risks, understanding safe behaviors for children and adults, and learning how to respond to water emergencies. The law gives the board flexibility to integrate these lessons into existing classes through methods like interactive assemblies or in-classroom activities. Once passed, the education board will create specific rules to guide how schools implement this new curriculum.
This bill requires district and school leadership teams in New York City to include student representatives as members. High school students will be appointed to district teams by the community superintendent, while other students will be appointed to individual school teams by the team's chairperson or co-chairperson. The changes take effect ninety days after the law is passed, allowing time for necessary administrative rules to be updated.
This Senate Resolution formally commends Fatemeh Sima Amiri, a 10th-grade student from Shaker High School in Albany, for winning the inaugural New York State of Poetry prize. The bill recognizes her achievement in a program designed to engage high school students across New York in reading and writing poetry through the New York State Council on the Arts and the Teachers and Writers Collaborative. As a procedural measure, the resolution does not alter laws or budgets but instead honors Amiri and directs that a copy of the document be sent to her.
This bill mandates that teachers of kindergarten through fifth grade complete specific training on identifying dyslexia to obtain or renew their certification. The required training must be provided by the Center for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, which will set standards for the curriculum, duration, and provider qualifications. Once enacted, the commissioner of education will issue regulations to enforce these new requirements, with the law taking effect the following July.
