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S 1945 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires nonpublic schools to provide the same services that public schools currently provide to nonpublic schools; repealer

Summary
Enacts the "educational equity and choice act"; requires nonpublic schools to provide the same services that public schools currently provide to nonpublic schools; provides that such costs shall be approved by the commissioner of education and borne by the state; makes related provisions.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state funding for nonpublic school services, increasing government spending on education programs per explicit language about costs borne by state.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates nonpublic schools provide same services as public schools, funded by state to ensure equity. Explicitly references 'educational equity' and requires state cost coverage, advancing access and fairness in education.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
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