Education (School Safety)

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10369: Relates to interpersonal violence prevention classes in secondary high schools

Requires all secondary high schools to include the legal and social consequences of disseminating sexually explicit messages, imagery or video and cyberbullying in interpersonal violence prevention education in health classes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates inclusion of critical safety topics in health classes, enhancing student education and safety programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

K 1238: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Bullying Prevention Month in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare April 2026 as Bullying Prevention Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the serious impact of bullying on students and the importance of raising public awareness about the issue. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement to encourage kindness and support anti-bullying efforts. The measure is symbolic and does not change any existing policies or procedures.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes student well-being and safety, which are essential for effective education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate May 21, 2026

S 10560: Limits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures in schools in the state

Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures for children in schools in the state except for authorized uses prescribed by the commissioner.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student safety by banning secluded enclosures, enhancing the educational environment and student well-being.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10429: Relates to development of school library collection policies

This bill requires school boards to create written policies for managing their school library collections. The new rules mandate that these policies outline clear steps for selecting, buying, reviewing, and removing library materials while considering educational goals and community needs. Additionally, the bill ensures that certified librarians play a key role in these decisions and requires districts to share their policies online and use models provided by state library systems.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens school library infrastructure by mandating clear collection policies and ensuring certified librarians lead decisions, enhancing educational resources and access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries School Safety Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 26, 2026

S 10573: Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures in schools in the state

This bill prohibits schools in the state from using timeout boxes, closets, or any secluded physical enclosures to isolate children. It defines a timeout box as any room or structure where a child is isolated and specifies that the ban applies to a wide range of educational settings, including public schools, charter schools, and private institutions serving students with disabilities. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage, removing the legal ability for schools to employ these isolation methods for student discipline.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student safety and well-being by banning isolation devices, enhancing educational access and school infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 10249: Enacts the student suicide prevention act

Enacts the student suicide prevention act; requires the governing board or body of every local educational agency serving students in grades seven to twelve, to adopt policies, procedures and guidelines on student suicide prevention, intervention and postvention for students in such grades.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates suicide prevention policies for K-12 schools, enhancing student safety and well-being programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 11255: Requires a review of school safety plans for traffic and transportation issues

Requires a local transportation regulatory agency to review school safety plans for traffic and transportation issues prior to the issuance of a building permit for a new school facility or the expansion or renovation of an existing school facility.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates safety reviews for school facilities, protecting infrastructure and student safety.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety reviews for school traffic and transportation plans, enhancing safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10776: Relates to permitting the appointment of school resource officers to private elementary and secondary schools

Authorizes the sheriff of certain counties to appoint school resource officers to private elementary and secondary schools upon the request of such private school and the approval of the county legislative body.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill authorizes appointment of school resource officers to private schools, enhancing law enforcement presence and safety in educational settings.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill permits appointment of school resource officers to private schools, enhancing safety and security within the education sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement School Safety

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9885: Relates to reimbursement for nonpublic school safety equipment grants

Provides that reimbursement payable for grants for nonpublic school safety equipment shall be paid within twelve months of the nonpublic school furnishing all required application materials for such grant to the department of education; requires the commissioner of education to report on any such reimbursements payable.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates timely reimbursement for teacher hiring and safety grants, directly strengthening funding and resources for schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 9336: Relates to the creation of the Comprehensive School Resource Officer Training and Implementation Program (SRO TIP)

Creates the New York state school resource officer program for school districts outside of New York City; requires retired police officers be certified by the department of education to become school resource officers; allows retired police officers employed as school resource officers to carry a firearm on school grounds given an appropriate license; relates to the earnings limitations for retired police officers employed as a school resource officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes training program for school resource officers, enhancing law enforcement presence in schools and improving officer qualifications through certification requirements.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes training program for school resource officers, enhancing school safety and supporting educators in K-12 settings75% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing School Safety

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