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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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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10391: Relates to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree

Adds to the crime of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree the possession, within any facility owned or operated by the state or upon school grounds, of any controlled substance or hazardous substance which has the potential to cause significant injury or death, with the intent to sell or distribute such substance.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by adding intent to sell or distribute as an aggravating factor for possession in specific locations, thereby increasing penalties.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill criminalizes possession of substances on school grounds, imposing restrictions and potential penalties that limit the operational environment of K-12 schools.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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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

passed · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

K 1487: Mourning the death of Jacinth C. Brown, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

This bill is a resolution honoring Jacinth C. Brown, a teacher and community leader from Far Rockaway, Queens, who passed away in March 2026. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to mourn her death and acknowledges her long career in education, her religious service, and her role as a mother and matriarch. The resolution formally recognizes her contributions and instructs officials to send a copy of the document to her family.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a teacher and community leader, acknowledging her contributions to education and community, which aligns with supporting educators.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10372: Requires community service for graduation from high school

This bill mandates that high school students complete a total of 36 hours of community service to be eligible for graduation. The requirement breaks down to a minimum of eight service hours per academic year for students in grades nine through twelve. State officials are tasked with creating the specific programs and processes to track and verify these service hours. The law would take effect on July 1st of the year following its enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates community service for graduation, enhancing student development and expanding educational programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 11410: Provides school aid for children with disabilities through the end of the school year in which they reach twenty-two years of age

This bill extends school funding for children with disabilities until the end of the school year in which they turn twenty-two, rather than stopping at age twenty-one. It directly affects students with disabilities who are currently eligible for aid and allows them to continue attending programs through the summer or the end of the academic year. The key mechanism involves amending the Education Law to update the age limit from twenty-one to twenty-two, ensuring these students receive support during their final year of eligibility. This change takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill extends school funding and educational access for children with disabilities until age 22, strengthening support for vulnerable students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10402: Establishes the crimes of grooming of a child in the first and second degree and predatory sexual misconduct toward a child enrolled in school in the first and second degree

Enacts the "New York state child anti-grooming act" which establishes the crimes of grooming of a child in the first and second degree and predatory sexual misconduct toward a child enrolled in school in the first and second degree; updates the codes of conduct in schools to include training on predatory misconduct and grooming; requires updates to mandatory reporter training; classifies grooming of a child in the first degree and predatory sexual misconduct towards a child in the first degree as a sex offense for the sex offender registry.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens student safety by criminalizing grooming and updating school conduct codes and mandatory reporter training.90% confidence

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