Education

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10450: Requires the board of education and the trustees or sole trustee of every school district to establish policies and procedures regarding the treatment of transgender or gender non-conforming students

Requires the board of education and the trustees or sole trustee of every school district to establish policies and procedures regarding the treatment of transgender or gender non-conforming students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates inclusive policies for transgender students, expanding educational access and protecting student rights within the school system.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10141: Requires all school districts to screen all students for dyslexia and dysgraphia

Requires all school districts to screen all students for dyslexia and dysgraphia; requires school districts to provide notice of such screening to each student and to the parent or guardian of each student; allows parents and guardians to opt out.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates screening for dyslexia and dysgraphia, expanding educational access and early intervention for students.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10269: Relates to waiving school taxes by a town, city, or county industrial development agency

This bill prohibits town, city, or county industrial development agencies from waiving taxes that would otherwise go to a school district. It also stops these agencies from entering into agreements that require businesses to make payments in lieu of taxes when those funds are needed by schools. The rule applies immediately to all such agencies to ensure that school funding is not reduced by tax exemptions or alternative payment arrangements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects school funding by prohibiting tax waivers and alternative payments that would reduce revenue for school districts.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prevents tax waivers and alternative payments that would reduce school district funding, thereby protecting and maintaining educational resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives School Funding

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11391: Permits the Oswego city school district to create an insurance reserve fund

This bill allows the Oswego City School District to create a special savings account called an insurance reserve fund. The district can use money from this fund to pay for insurance claims, lawsuits, or other financial losses related to risks that the district is required to insure. The law also grants this same ability to several other school districts across the state. This change is designed to give these specific school districts more flexibility in managing their insurance-related financial risks.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables school districts to create insurance reserve funds, protecting financial stability and allowing continued operations without funding cuts.75% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

K 1278: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2026, as School Nurse Day in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 6, 2026, as School Nurse Day. The measure does not change any laws or alter how school nurses work; instead, it serves to honor their contributions to student health and education. By adopting this resolution, the legislature intends to raise awareness about the important role nurses play in schools and to thank them for their service. The primary effect is a ceremonial proclamation that highlights the value of school nursing to the public and the community.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors school nurses, enhancing student health and educational access without restricting or defunding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors school nurses, raising awareness of their vital role in student health and education.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2026

S 10235: Requires school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia for all children

Requires school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia for all children commencing in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten and continuing thereafter on an annual basis until each child successfully completes second grade; requires school districts to designate an individual to maintain complete and accurate records containing early screening reports for each child, and to provide resources and materials to the parent and/or guardian of any child who displays indications of dyslexia.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates early dyslexia screening to improve educational access and support student learning needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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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 · Senate May 8, 2026

S 10257: Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program

Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program for advanced degrees in nursing; provides such incentives shall be awarded annually, on a competitive basis, to registered professional nurses and certified nurse practitioners who are in a masters or doctoral program and agree to teach nursing for one year for each year such incentive is awarded.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a scholarship incentive for nursing faculty, directly supporting educators and enhancing the nursing education workforce.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a scholarship incentive program to fund nursing faculty, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development and education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 10354: Relates to school bus transportation

Provides that school bus transportation be provided where: a parent or guardian of a child not residing in the district on the April first date submits a written request within thirty days after establishing residence in the district; a family moves to a different dwelling within the district during the school year; a school moves locations from one location to another; or a parent or guardian chooses a nonpublic school for their child after April first.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by mandating school bus transportation for specific student populations, including new residents and those attending nonpublic schools.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates school bus transportation for specific student populations, directly expanding access to and funding for transportation services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Public Transit

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signed · New York · Senate Jun 26, 2026

S 10571: Extends provisions of law relating to capital facilities in support of the state university and community colleges, procurement and the state university health care facilities

Extends provisions of law relating to capital facilities in support of the state university and community colleges, procurement and the state university health care facilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill extends provisions for capital facilities at state universities and community colleges, directly strengthening educational infrastructure and access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education