Education

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 379: Relates to establishing a high school robotics grant program

Establishes a high school robotics grant program; provides funding to high schools for participation in robotics competitions; sets forth eligibility requirements; provides for the application and awards process.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes grant program funding robotics competitions in high schools, enhancing STEM student programs and providing direct educational support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 3458: Phases out certain mandatory university fees for graduate students

Provides that beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, certain graduate students shall be required to pay 25% of all current and future mandatory university fees; provides that in the 2027-2028 academic year and thereafter, no mandatory university fees shall be charged, with the exclusion of the graduate student association student activity fee.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPhases out mandatory fees for graduate students, reducing financial barriers and improving access to higher education programs.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 4358: Relates to the veterans tuition awards program

This bill expands New York's veterans tuition award program to allow qualified veterans to transfer unused benefits to their spouse, child, or survivor. It defines "qualified veteran" as someone who would qualify for the award if they met enrollment requirements, and specifies who counts as an "eligible immediate family" member. Veterans can transfer all or part of their unused award, with transfers limited to children under 26 who meet service requirements (e.g., veteran served 10+ years unless discharged due to death or specific conditions). The bill caps annual transfers at 100 and requires veterans to designate beneficiaries via a form before the program's effective date in 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands veterans' tuition benefits to family members, increasing higher education access and affordability for dependent students under the program.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' tuition benefits by allowing transfer to family members, strengthening program accessibility and benefit utilization.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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 absent

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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 absent

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 11, 2025

A 2687: Establishes a center for dyslexia and dysgraphia

This bill establishes a Center for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia within the state Department of Education. The center will define these learning differences, create a public guidebook for schools, set evidence-based screening standards for all K-5 students (and at-risk new students), and develop teacher training requirements. It directly affects schools, educators, and students with dyslexia or dysgraphia by mandating universal screenings, standardized interventions, and updated professional resources. The center must issue a biennial report on implementation progress and update the guidebook every five years after public review.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates universal screenings, standardized interventions, and teacher training for dyslexia/dysgraphia support in K-5, directly advancing educational access and resources for affected students.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

signed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 6705: Relates to college admission and financial aid for students who have received a high school diploma from certain online high school programs

Provides that students who receive a high school diploma from an online high school program located within the United States that is accredited in accordance with the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook shall be eligible for admission to colleges and financial aid.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables college admission and financial aid eligibility for online high school graduates, expanding educational access for a specific student group.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · New York · Senate Nov 21, 2025

S 5929: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain state land to the Syosset central school district

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain state land to the Syosset Central School District for the purpose of building new and expanding current facilities at Berry Hill Elementary School; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes land transfer for school facility expansion, directly improving infrastructure which supports educational access and quality per topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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 absent

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 absent