Education

vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 1099: Enacts the freedom to read act

Enacts the "freedom to read act"; requires the commissioner of education and school library systems to develop policies to ensure that school libraries and library staff are empowered to curate and develop collections that provide students with access to the widest array of developmentally appropriate materials available.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates policies enabling school libraries to provide diverse, developmentally appropriate materials, directly enhancing educational access and curriculum freedom in K-12 schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 4685: Provides for the inclusion of a faculty or staff member on the board of trustees of community colleges

Provides for the inclusion of a faculty or staff member on the board of trustees of community colleges elected by and from among the faculty and staff of the college.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds faculty/staff representation to community college boards, enhancing educator input in governance and aligning with support for institutional decision-making affecting education quality.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 12, 2025

A 7325: 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 for school psychologists to ensure effective early intervention services, enhancing educational quality and student support programs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · New York · Senate Nov 21, 2025

S 3161: Moves the Amistad Commission from the department of state to the state education department

This bill moves the Amistad Commission from the State Department to the State Education Department. The commission, which focuses on promoting education about the African slave trade, slavery in America, and African-American contributions, will now be managed by the Education Department rather than the State Department. This transfer shifts administrative responsibility for the commission's work - such as developing educational resources, recognizing schools teaching African-American history, and advising on curriculum - to the Education Department. The bill is now law (Chapter 542, signed November 21, 2025).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMoves educational commission to Education Department, strengthening curriculum integration for African-American history education and resource development.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · New York · Assembly Nov 21, 2025

A 5685: Relates to the New York state masters-in-education teacher incentive scholarship program

This bill establishes a scholarship program for New York State residents pursuing master's degrees in education. It directly affects students enrolled full-time in approved New York state education programs who earned their undergraduate degree in New York, maintained residency during that time, and commit to teaching full-time in New York public schools for five years. The program prioritizes applicants attending public colleges (as defined by law), with remaining scholarships available for private college students meeting the same eligibility criteria. Key requirements include academic excellence during undergraduate studies and signing a teaching commitment contract with the state. The scholarship covers costs for qualifying education degree programs leading to teaching careers in New York's public elementary or secondary schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes scholarship for teacher master's degrees with public school teaching commitment, directly funding educator development and retention in K-12 schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · New York · Assembly Nov 21, 2025

A 7385: Relates to the Rochester school facilities modernization program act

Authorizes an additional $125 million for Phase 3 of the Rochester school facilities modernization program; extends phase 3 of the Rochester school facilities modernization program to 2033.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $125M for school facility modernization, directly funding K-12 infrastructure improvements per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

vetoed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 1224: Relates to coverage for services provided by school-based health centers for medical assistance recipients

This bill (S 1224) prevents school-based health center services from being delivered to medical assistance recipients (like Medicaid beneficiaries) through private managed care insurance plans. It amends state law to require these services to continue being provided directly outside of managed care programs. The key change ensures that students receiving medical assistance can access school health services through traditional public health channels, not through private insurance networks. The bill was passed by the legislature in June 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on October 16, 2025, so it did not become law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures school-based health services for Medicaid students remain accessible via public channels, supporting student health and educational access. Directly impacts K-12 school services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures Medicaid beneficiaries access school health services via public channels, preventing private insurance barriers and improving access to care.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · New York · Senate Sep 26, 2025

S 2590: Requires nonpublic schools provide and maintain on-site automatic external defibrillators on school grounds

Requires nonpublic schools provide and maintain on-site automatic external defibrillator (AED) equipment on school grounds and assure that AED equipment is available for off-site curricular events, extracurricular events or school-sponsored athletic events.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires AEDs in nonpublic schools for student safety, aligning with school infrastructure protection under education policies.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education