Education

passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 2505: Establishes a task force on educator diversity in New York state

Establishes a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on the presence of educator diversity in the state, state actions taken to promote educator diversity, and how the state can encourage new initiatives to enhance and promote educator diversity in New York; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes task force to study and promote educator diversity, directly supporting initiatives to enhance teacher diversity in schools.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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died · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1683: Enacts the "public university emergency contraception education act"

Enacts the "public university emergency contraception education act" requiring public universities to develop, produce and distribute informational materials related to emergency contraception.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates public universities to distribute emergency contraception educational materials, expanding access to health education resources under higher education, directly supporting educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires public universities to distribute emergency contraception education materials, improving access to reproductive health information and services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6155: Allows for a modest increase in annual income to not disqualify someone from the excelsior scholarship

This bill (S 6155) modifies New York's Excelsior Scholarship program to help current recipients maintain eligibility as their income grows. It allows the maximum allowable adjusted gross income threshold to increase by up to 3% annually after the first semester of receiving the scholarship, rather than requiring students to stay below a fixed income limit. The state education corporation (the "corporation") will review and determine if this annual 3% increase (or further increases at its discretion) prevents disqualification due to rising household income. This directly affects undergraduate students at New York state public colleges who currently receive the Excelsior Scholarship and experience typical annual income growth.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationModifies income threshold for Excelsior Scholarship, expanding access to higher education funding for students as income grows, directly strengthening educational access and affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Education

signed · New York · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 4544: Enacts the "Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act"

Prohibits discrimination against and harassment or bullying of students by other students on school property or at a school function; requires schools to investigate reports of bullying; requires schools to adopt a written, plain-language anti-bullying and harassment policy; requires school employees to report incidents of bullying or harassment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires schools to adopt anti-bullying policies, investigate incidents, and protect students - directly strengthening school safety and environment under education policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1236: Amends a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for additional grants in aid certain educational and not-for-profit institutions

Senate Resolution 1236 amends a funding plan to add new recipients and adjust allocations for educational and arts grants. It directly affects school districts, public libraries, colleges, and nonprofit organizations by adding specific grantees like the Center for Educational Innovation ($80,000) and Fencing in the Park ($50,000) to the approved list. Key provisions require all funds to be allocated only after a senate-approved plan (listing grantees or allocation method) is included in a resolution passed by a majority vote. The resolution also allows reassigning funds between agencies like SUNY or the New York State Council on the Arts with senate and budget director approval. This updates the 2024-25 funding schedule without creating new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $130k in grants to educational/arts nonprofits via revised funding plan, increasing public service allocations90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds new educational grantees (e.g., Center for Educational Innovation) and adjusts allocations, increasing funding for schools and nonprofits per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1231: Amends a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for certain appropriations for services and expenses of additional grants-in-aid to certain school districts, public libraries and institutions

This resolution amends the plan for distributing additional state grants to school districts, public libraries, and non-profit organizations for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. It requires that any allocation of these funds must follow a plan approved by the Senate President and Director of Budget, which either lists each recipient and their grant amount or explains the allocation method. The approved plan must then be included in a Senate resolution requiring a majority vote of all elected senators for final approval. This process ensures transparency and legislative oversight in distributing these grants.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates additional state grants to school districts and libraries with transparent distribution requirements, directly advancing educational funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1250: Establishes a list of grantees for certain appropriations for the 2025-26 state fiscal year

This Senate Resolution (R 1250) establishes specific grant allocations for the 2025-26 state fiscal year, directly affecting community organizations providing services in elder guardianship, transgender/non-binary wellness, LGBT health, school health centers, sickle cell care, and veterans' mental health. It requires the Senate to approve a plan listing grantees and funding amounts (e.g., $640,000 to Project Guardianship Inc., $75,000 to University of Rochester's Gender Wellness Program) before funds can be expended. The resolution mandates that all allocations follow a Senate-approved process requiring majority vote on a roll call. It does not create new policy but formalizes existing funding disbursement for designated programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific state funds ($640k, $75k) to community organizations for essential public services including elder care and LGBT health, directly advancing budget appropriations for these programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds school health centers and university wellness programs, directly supporting student health services within educational settings per grant allocations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates funds to LGBT health, veterans' mental health, sickle cell care, and school health centers - directly advancing healthcare services through specific grant funding.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly allocates funds for veterans' mental health services in grant allocations, directly advancing veteran healthcare access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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