Education (Student Health)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5211: Relates to librarians of school libraries; repealer

This bill (A 5211) requires all New York school districts to employ certified school library media specialists in every elementary and secondary school based on student enrollment size. For example, schools with 100-300 students must have 0.3 full-time equivalent librarians, while schools over 2,000 students need two full-time librarians plus one additional for every 1,000 more students. It also mandates library clerks in schools with at least 1,000 students (one clerk per 1,000 students). School districts may request a one-year waiver for up to two years total if they demonstrate a shortage of certified librarians and made hiring offers, but waivers cannot exceed two years in a five-year period. The law applies to all public elementary and secondary schools statewide.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates certified librarians and clerks based on enrollment, strengthening school library resources and access per K-12 education standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6668: Relates to healthy school meals

Relates to purchases of food products for school meals from New York state farmers, growers, producers or processors; prohibits sale of school foods containing certain synthetic color additives; establishes a "healthy kitchens, healthy schools program" to provide grants for kitchen upgrades; prohibits school meals from containing more than 25 grams of added sugars per day, in aggregate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes grants for school kitchen upgrades, requiring state budget allocation for program funding90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for kitchen upgrades and sets nutritional standards for school meals, enhancing K-12 school infrastructure and student health within education90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7522: Requires librarians for schools in New York city

Bill S 7522 mandates that every elementary, middle, and high school in New York City must employ a school librarian. This bill amends existing education law, which currently allows school districts to decide whether to hire a librarian and assigns the role to other teachers if no librarian is present. The change ensures that all K-12 public schools within New York City will have a dedicated school librarian.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates dedicated librarians in all NYC K-12 schools, strengthening curriculum support and educational resources per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4512: Relates to the ability for school districts to implement telehealth school-based mental health clinics

Grants school districts the ability to implement telehealth school-based mental health clinics; establishes the student mental telehealth reimbursement fund; relates to funding the student mental telehealth reimbursement fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a student mental telehealth reimbursement fund, allocating state budget resources to fund school-based mental health services as a public health initiative.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds telehealth mental health clinics in schools, enhancing student mental health support as part of educational access and student programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates telehealth mental health clinics in schools with dedicated funding, expanding student access to mental health services per healthcare topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health Telehealth

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 604: Relates to instruction in food, agriculture and nutrition in elementary and high school

Relates to instruction in food, agriculture and nutrition in elementary and high school; contents may be varied to meet the needs of particular school districts; need not be uniform throughout the state; school districts shall utilize either the curriculum for health education instruction regarding food, agriculture and nutrition prescribed by the commissioner or a course approved by the commissioner in accordance with criteria established by the commissioner.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of food/agriculture/nutrition curriculum in K-12 schools, expanding subject coverage per commissioner standards without restricting flexibility.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4137: Establishes full-service community schools to improve student outcomes

Relates to establishing full-service community schools to improve student outcomes through a systematic effort designed to coordinate educational programs with essential health, mental health and enrichment services and facilitate parental involvement in their children's education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes coordinated health/mental health services and parental involvement to improve student outcomes, directly advancing educational access and support programs for schools.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCoordinates health and mental health services through schools, directly supporting integrated healthcare access for students as part of educational programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6884: Relates to establishing a school safety spending exclusion from annual tax levy limits

Provides an annual tax levy limit allowing for expenditures directly or indirectly related to school safety, including improving district wide emergency response plans, training staff and/or students on school safety and/or conflict mediation, installing and maintaining safety technology and software in school buildings, hiring school resource officers, acquiring emergency medical equipment, installing fencing around the perimeter of school grounds, installing bulletproof doors and windows, acquiring and maintaining technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts school safety spending from tax levy limits, enabling districts to fund safety measures without exceeding annual tax caps, directly supporting essential program funding within budget constraints.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly enables tax funding for school safety infrastructure (safety tech, resource officers, emergency equipment), directly strengthening school safety within education context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Safety Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6752: Relates to providing student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services

Requires student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services available to students including where the closest reproductive health clinics are located; all resources available to a student seeking reproductive health services including but not limited to financial assistance and mental health services and any reproductive health resources available to a student through the institution.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires reproductive health education resources in student onboarding, enhancing curriculum access and student support services per topic description.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates student education on reproductive health resources, including clinic locations and mental health services, improving access to healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Health Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5140: Establishes a farm-to-school task force and requiring all public schools to provide fresh foods to students in a manner that supports local agriculture

Establishes a farm-to-school task force; directs the commissioner of education to develop a program to require all public schools to provide fresh foods to students in a manner that supports local agriculture and increases market opportunities for farmers from under-represented communities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates fresh food programs in public schools supporting local agriculture, enhancing student nutrition and school meal quality which aligns with educational access and student well-being initiatives.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4226: Establishes requirements for school libraries

This bill requires all elementary and secondary school libraries to provide equitable access to both physical resources (like books and technology) and digital resources (like e-books and databases). It mandates that libraries offer flexible access to space and staff for students, teachers, and faculty, and that school districts allocate budgets per student to maintain relevant resources. Districts must annually evaluate libraries using a state-created rubric, and the education commissioner will establish rules for library management and reporting. The law directly affects all public school districts in the state, setting concrete standards for library access and funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates school districts allocate per-student budgets for library resources, directly funding essential educational infrastructure within fiscal management framework.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates equitable access to physical/digital resources, per-student budget allocation, and annual evaluations to strengthen library services and access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates equitable digital resource access (e-books, databases) and technology in school libraries, with budget allocation per student to maintain resources, promoting digital equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries Student Health

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