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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2669: Relates to establishing the New York state education equity fund and authorizing the dormitory authority of the state of New York to invest to cover capital costs for charter schools

Establishes a New York state education equity fund; authorizes the dormitory authority of the state of New York (DASNY) to invest $75 million in a public-private partnership revolving loan fund for loan financing to cover capital costs for the construction and improvements of public charter schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes $75M equity fund for charter school capital costs, directly funding school infrastructure and promoting educational equity per bill summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 7777: 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 ensuring school libraries provide diverse, developmentally appropriate materials, protecting academic freedom and expanding educational access per its 'freedom to read' focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1857: Requires the public school curriculum for children in kindergarten through grade twelve to include a minimum of two hours per week instruction in civics lessons

Requires the public school curriculum for children in kindergarten through grade twelve to include a minimum of two hours per week instruction in civics lessons.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates civics curriculum requirement, enhancing student civic education and aligning with curriculum standards under education policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6392: Provides an annual scholarship of $1000 for students with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA who attend a New York state public postsecondary institution

Provides an annual scholarship of $1,000 for students with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA who attend a New York state public postsecondary institution.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds education scholarship program via state budget allocation, aligning with supporting public service funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $1000 annual scholarship for eligible students, directly funding higher education access and reducing financial barriers for public postsecondary education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7042: Increases the required number of instructional days in a school year to two hundred

This bill increases New York State's required school year length from 180 to 200 instructional days for public schools. It amends multiple sections of the Education Law to update this requirement, directly affecting all public school districts and their funding calculations. Key provisions include adjusting funding formulas to reduce payments for days below 200, with limited exceptions for extraordinary weather, emergencies, or school closures that prevent makeup days. The bill also modifies waiver processes for summer prekindergarten programs operating outside the standard school year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModifies funding formulas to align with instructional days, promoting fiscal responsibility in education spending90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 200 instructional days (vs 180), requiring longer school years and aligning funding with compliance, directly advancing educational quality through extended instructional time.90% confidence

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died · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 2657: Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program to attract and retain bilingual, certified teachers in schools with a bilingual teacher shortage; provides for grants and procedures for applying for such grants and eligibility requirements for fund distribution.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates grant program to recruit/retain bilingual teachers in shortage areas, directly supporting teacher workforce development and educational access in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7168: Relates to African American history and achievement

Relates to establishing the commission on African American history and achievement to develop and recommend school curriculum that incorporates the contributions and achievements made by African Americans.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes commission to develop curriculum incorporating African American history, enhancing educational content and inclusivity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7314: Relates to providing Yonkers city school district with additional supplemental education improvement plan funds

This bill provides the Yonkers City School District with $17.5 million annually in supplemental education funding, plus an additional amount based on enrollment growth from 2010-2011 to 2025-2026 school years. The funding is calculated by multiplying the district's foundation aid amount by the percentage increase in Yonkers public school enrollment during that period. It directly affects the Yonkers school district by guaranteeing these funds for educational improvement plans, separate from standard foundation aid calculations. The bill requires the funds to be paid from designated appropriations and follows specific payment schedules under education law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $17.5M annual supplemental funding to Yonkers school district for education improvement, directly increasing state budget expenditure on public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $17.5M annual supplemental funding for Yonkers school district's education improvement plans, directly increasing resources for K-12 education.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7929: Directs the commissioner of education to establish standards for the security and safety of school grounds

Directs the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the superintendent of state police and the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services, to establish standards for the security and safety of school grounds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates safety standards for school grounds, directly enhancing student/staff protection within K-12 education infrastructure, a clear supportive measure for school safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4478: Relates to library cards for minors

This bill requires schools to add a checkbox on student registration forms, allowing parents to authorize library cards for their minor children during enrollment. The state education board must create a system to process these requests through the school forms. It directly affects parents, public libraries, and schools by integrating library access into the standard registration process. The law takes effect 120 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by integrating library card authorization into school registration, facilitating student access to library resources.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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