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in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2025

S 2389: Includes the attacks on September 11, 2001 in courses of instruction in patriotism and citizenship

This bill requires New York public schools to include the September 11, 2001 attacks as a mandatory topic within existing citizenship and patriotism education courses. It affects all public schools in New York State and students aged eight and older, mandating that teachers cover the historical significance of 9/11 alongside other events like the Holocaust, slavery, and the Irish Potato Famine. The law amends education statutes to explicitly list "the attacks on September 11, 2001" as a required subject for study in these courses. Failure to comply could result in withheld school funding, as enforcement is assigned to the education commissioner. The bill does not alter other curriculum requirements but adds 9/11 to the specified historical topics.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of 9/11 in citizenship curriculum, expanding required historical content for students, aligning with educational enhancement goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Funding

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4923: Requires instruction on conflict resolution for elementary, middle, and high school students

Requires age-appropriate instruction on conflict resolution for elementary, middle, and high school students; requires the commissioner to develop curricula for schools in the state for such instruction; directs the commissioner to develop resource materials to facilitate such instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates age-appropriate conflict resolution curriculum, strengthening student program standards in K-12 education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 522: Relates to applications for charter schools

This bill (S 522) amends education law to add new requirements for charter school applications in school districts where charter schools already serve over 5% of total public school enrollment. It requires that new charter school applications must demonstrate a significant educational benefit for students and secure consent from either the school district or, in large cities, the community school district. The law specifically targets districts with high existing charter school enrollment, making these two conditions mandatory for approval. This change applies only to new applications, not existing charter schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires new charter schools to demonstrate significant educational benefits for students, aligning with improving student outcomes and quality in education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5400: Requires the department of education create an online database of seats available for non-public and public institutions who offer college opportunity programs

Requires the department of education create an online database of seats available for non-public and public institutions who offer college opportunity programs and provide such information to authorized high school counselors.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates database to improve college program access for students via counselors, aligning with expanding educational access indicators85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3594: Removes cap on funds for teacher resource and computer training centers for city school district for the city of New York

This bill removes a $2 million annual funding cap for teacher resource and computer training centers in New York City's school district, replacing it with a $16.8 million limit specifically for NYC centers. It ensures each approved center receives at least $20,000 annually and requires that any statewide funding increases be distributed proportionally to existing centers meeting requirements, with additional funds for new centers or expanded regional programs. The change directly affects NYC's school district centers by allowing significantly higher funding levels compared to other districts. The bill amends education law to implement these funding adjustments without altering other districts' current $2 million cap. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves $2M annual cap, increases funding limit to $16.8M for NYC teacher centers, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases NYC teacher training center funding cap from $2M to $16.8M, ensures $20k minimum per center, and mandates proportional statewide funding increases for educational infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill increases funding cap for NYC computer training centers, ensuring minimum $20k per center and expanding technology education support in schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2234: Establishes the city of New York education fund

This bill establishes a dedicated "City of New York Education Fund" by imposing an additional 1% real property tax on all properties within New York City (population over 1 million). The fund, managed jointly by the mayor and tax commissioner, must keep its revenue separate from other city funds and use it alongside existing city budget allocations to support education programs. It directly affects New York City property owners through the new tax obligation. The fund's revenue stream and separation requirement are the key mechanisms driving the policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new 1% property tax to fund dedicated education programs, increasing tax revenue specifically for public education spending. Directly advances budget allocation for essential services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates dedicated education fund via 1% property tax, mandating separate revenue for school programs and increasing funding streams for education95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 835: Establishes the "Purple Star School Program" to assist military-connected students and to recognize the value of military service and civic responsibility

Establishes the "Purple Star School Program" to assist military-connected students and to recognize the value of military service and civic responsibility.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes program to assist military-connected students, enhancing educational support services within schools per topic description.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 10, 2026

A 2625: Establishes a pilot program to provide high impact tutoring

Establishes a pilot program to provide grants to local education providers to implement high-impact tutoring programs prioritizing low-income or underserved students to address student learning loss or unfinished learning resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for high-impact tutoring targeting underserved students to address pandemic learning loss, directly funding educational support for K-12 students.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7214: Relates to creating a college preparation expense tax credit

Creates a college preparation expense tax credit for up to three years per child/individual for up to $500 per year for qualified college preparation expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing liability for college prep expenses, providing direct tax relief per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax credit for college preparation expenses, reducing costs for students and expanding access to higher education preparation. Directly supports educational access as defined in topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Higher Education School Choice Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 809: Relates to instruction in financial and insurance literacy for students in grades nine through twelve

Requires the commissioner of education to develop and adopt instruction in financial and insurance literacy for students in grades nine through twelve.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy curriculum for grades 9-12, enhancing student program content per education policy indicators.95% confidence

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