Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6806: Provides for inclusive instruction and instructional materials

Requires school districts and charter schools to establish a task force to make recommendations on model curriculum or instruction on the political, economic, and social contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people, in an appropriate place in the curriculum of middle school and high school students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusive curriculum on LGBTQ+ contributions, enhancing educational content and access per support indicators for curriculum expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6596: Relates to compliance with substantially equivalent education by nonpublic schools

This bill requires nonpublic schools in New York to provide instruction substantially equivalent to public schools. It mandates specific curriculum standards for all grade levels, including required units of study in English, math, science, social studies, and other subjects (e.g., four units of English for high school students). Nonpublic schools must teach in English as the primary language, with limited exceptions for students with limited English proficiency. The law applies to qualifying nonpublic schools operating with bilingual programs, specific hours, and nonprofit status, ensuring their curriculum covers mandated topics like U.S. history, civics, health education, and critical thinking skills.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates curriculum standards and English instruction for nonpublic schools to align with public school equivalency, strengthening educational consistency and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Choice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3722: Requires a course of instruction on the provisions of the federalist papers and the United States constitution to be provided to high school students

Requires a course of instruction on the provisions of the federalist papers and the United States constitution to be provided to high school students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates a required course on foundational U.S. documents, enhancing curriculum standards in high schools per education topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3163: Requires the instruction of state and local government in elementary and middle schools in the state

Requires the regents to prescribe courses of instruction in state and local government in elementary and middle schools in the state; provides boards of education and trustees of the several cities and school districts of the state shall require instruction to be given in such courses by the teachers; requires similar instruction in private schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates state/local government curriculum in K-12 schools, strengthening civic education requirements without funding cuts or restrictions.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6617: Requires climate change education in public schools

Requires climate change instruction within the current established science curriculum; requires such instruction be taught in grades one through twelve.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates climate change curriculum in all K-12 grades, expanding educational content within science standards per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate change education in K-12 curriculum, promoting environmental awareness and scientific understanding of climate issues.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6784: Requires consent prior to sharing certain student information

This bill requires New York schools and educational agencies to obtain written parental or eligible student consent before sharing personally identifiable student data with third-party contractors, such as SLISP or data dashboard operators. It mandates that contracts with these contractors include detailed data security plans, staff training on privacy laws, and a signed "parents bill of rights" for data privacy. The law specifically prohibits releasing student data without explicit written consent, covering information like student records or teacher/principal data. This directly affects schools, contractors handling educational data, and families whose children's information may be shared.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student data privacy through consent mandates and security requirements, strengthening educational access safeguards without restricting curriculum or funding.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires parental consent for student data sharing, mandates security plans, and enforces privacy protections - directly strengthening data privacy in educational technology contexts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6328: Relates to the allocation of prekindergarten funding to prioritize students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and multilingual learners

This bill (S 6328) changes how New York school districts allocate prekindergarten funding starting in the 2025-2026 school year. It requires districts to prioritize funding for full-day prekindergarten programs for four-year-olds who qualify for free/reduced-price lunch or are multilingual learners, allocating $17,500 per eligible student annually (adjusted for inflation). Districts cannot exceed their 2024-2025 funding levels unless new money is appropriated. The policy directly affects school districts and ensures resources target high-need students in prekindergarten programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs existing pre-K funding allocation to prioritize eligible students, increasing targeted public education spending within current budget constraints without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrioritizes preK funding for underserved students (free/reduced lunch, multilingual learners), increasing access to early education through targeted allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood School Funding Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6102: Relates to apportionment of public moneys to school districts employing eight or more teachers in high need districts

This bill adjusts how New York State calculates foundation aid for public school districts with eight or more teachers that are classified as "high need" based on specific wealth and need criteria. It modifies the formula used to determine the state's share of funding, changing how the "combined wealth ratio" (a measure of district wealth) affects the state funding percentage. School districts meeting both the size requirement (8+ teachers) and high-need status - determined by prior state calculations like the SA0708 or SA1314 listings - will see their foundation aid amounts recalculated under this revised formula. The change directly affects eligible school districts' state funding allocations without creating new eligibility categories.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModifies state funding formula to increase foundation aid for high-need school districts, directly allocating public moneys per budget appropriation rules.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationModifies foundation aid formula to increase state funding for high-need K-12 school districts with 8+ teachers, targeting underfunded areas through adjusted wealth ratio calculations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 2505: Establishes a task force on educator diversity in New York state

Establishes a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on the presence of educator diversity in the state, state actions taken to promote educator diversity, and how the state can encourage new initiatives to enhance and promote educator diversity in New York; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes task force to study and promote educator diversity, directly supporting initiatives to enhance teacher diversity in schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4011: Establishes a parent and student training center within the City University of New York

S 4011 creates a parent and student training center within the City University of New York (CUNY) to support families in New York City public schools. The center will operate in all five boroughs, offering programs to help parents engage with school governance (like school leadership teams), communicate with teachers, understand school systems, and support their children's learning at home. It prioritizes schools with low academic achievement, high English Language Learner populations, or low-income families, and requires outreach to increase diversity in parent involvement. The center must remain non-partisan and will receive up to $800,000 annually in city funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes CUNY training center to enhance parental engagement, communication with teachers, and support for K-12 students in underserved schools, directly strengthening educational access and family involvement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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