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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11079: Enacts the "Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm tuition benefit act"

Enacts the "Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm tuition benefit act" to allow members of the New York state organized militia to receive tuition benefits for certain post-secondary degree programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tuition benefits to militia members, expanding educational access and funding for post-secondary degrees.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes tuition benefits for state militia members, directly expanding educational support for veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11145: Requires regulations fixing tuition rates for students once matriculated in a two or four-year program at any state-operated institution of the state university

Requires regulations fixing tuition rates for students once matriculated in a two or four-year program at any state-operated institution of the state university.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFixing tuition rates for matriculated students protects existing students from rising costs, enhancing access and financial stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 11112: Relates to reporting of drinking water lead testing in schools

Requires the department of health, in consultation with the commissioner of education, to create and issue a five-year plan with proposals to best mitigate the persistence of lead in schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves water safety infrastructure in schools, directly protecting student health and educational access.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 11166: Provides for the implementation of certain parts of the state fiscal plan for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year

Authorizes the South Country central school district, in the county of Suffolk, to issue serial bonds for the purpose of liquidating deficits in its general fund; requires that the district prepare quarterly budget reports, quarterly trial balances; provides for advance aid to such school district (Part A); extends provisions of law relating to directing the state inspector general to appoint an independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency for one year (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes bond issuance to liquidate deficits and mandates budget reporting, directly addressing fiscal management and state budget stability.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes a school district to issue bonds to liquidate deficits and provides advance aid, directly supporting school financial stability and operations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 9686: Updates school concussion management and response protocols

Relates to updating school concussion management and response protocols; requires that the injured student have returned to a full class schedule without academic accommodations prior to resuming athletic activity.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student health by requiring full academic return before athletic activity, ensuring educational continuity and safety.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10887: Establishes the New York innovative learning models act

Establishes the New York innovative learning models act to provide grants to eligible entities for the planning, development, implementation, replication and scaling of innovative learning models.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes grants for innovative learning models, indicating increased funding for education programs.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants to develop and scale innovative learning models, directly advancing educational access and improving school programs.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides grants to develop and scale innovative learning models, directly advancing technology integration in education.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10803: Establishes a state seal of artistic achievement

Establishes a state seal of artistic achievement to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in music, dance, theater, visual arts or media arts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a recognition program for high school students in arts, enhancing educational access and student programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

K 1231: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 24, 2026, as Student Empowerment Day in the State of New York

This legislative resolution requests that Governor Kathy Hochul issue a proclamation designating February 24, 2026, as Student Empowerment Day in New York. The measure focuses on raising awareness regarding accommodations and support services for students with disabilities in public and private higher education institutions. It does not alter existing laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the needs of this student population.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates a day to highlight accommodations for students with disabilities, promoting educational access and awareness.65% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11005: Extends certain provisions of law relating to requiring regulations to permit tuition waivers for certain firefighters and fire officers for CUNY until July 1, 2028

Extends certain provisions of law relating to requiring regulations to permit tuition waivers for certain firefighters and fire officers for CUNY until July 1, 2028.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by providing tuition waivers for firefighters and fire officers, directly benefiting higher education enrollment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10790: 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 EducationBill mandates a new course on the Federalist Papers and Constitution, directly expanding educational curriculum and student learning opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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