Enacts the "Shepherd Patterson notification act"; requires a physician who treats a minor patient with a medical condition that may cause a disability to provide certain educational information to such patient's parents or guardians indicating such minor is entitled to a free and appropriate public education as defined under section five hundred four of the federal rehabilitation act of nineteen hundred seventy-three; makes related provisions.
This bill authorizes the city of Ithaca to implement a demonstration program using speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits and hold vehicle owners financially liable for violations. The program would allow the city to install photo monitoring systems in up to twelve school zones at a time during specified school-related hours, with strict requirements for equipment calibration, operator training, and privacy protections that limit image use to liability adjudication only. The authorization for this demonstration program would expire on December 31, 2030, and the bill was referred to the Transportation committee for further consideration.
This bill prohibits public and nonpublic schools, including charter schools, from purchasing or using biometric identifying technology like facial recognition for most purposes. The law allows exceptions for fingerprinting prospective employees to comply with education laws, logging into digital devices for academic use, and identifying employees who have provided written consent or whose unions have consented. The bill requires the director of the state education department to prepare a detailed report analyzing privacy risks, civil rights impacts, security effectiveness, data retention, breach risks, costs, and other factors before any such technology can be authorized for school use. This report must be made public and shared with state leaders while seeking feedback from teachers, parents, safety experts, and privacy advocates through public hearings.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize March 2026 as Youth Art Month in New York State. It does not change laws or create new programs, but rather designates a specific month for public awareness of art education. The resolution highlights the importance of visual arts in schools and encourages community support for art programs. It is a ceremonial measure that directs the governor to issue a proclamation for the observance.
Establishes an Oneida county school milk pilot program allowing public schools in Oneida county to be reimbursed by the state for certain milk purchases.
Establishes the school supplies education credit to allow a resident taxpayer who is a parent, guardian or other person, lawfully having the care, custody or control of a person who has not yet attained the age of nineteen years, and such person is enrolled in elementary or secondary education in any public school, nonpublic or charter school, board of cooperative educational services, or that receives home instruction, to have a credit equal to the cost of learning materials and school supplies purchased for education purposes during the taxable year, provided that such credit shall not exceed five hundred dollars per student and shall not exceed the total one thousand five hundred dollars per family.
Enacts the "Percy Ellis Sutton search for education, elevation and knowledge program protection and accountability act" establishing funding allocation and transparency requirements, audit requirements, and reporting requirements for the Percy Ellis Sutton search for education, elevation and knowledge program at the city university of New York.
This bill allows Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to create a workers' compensation reserve fund, joining other entities like school districts and fire districts that already have this option. The fund would be used to pay workers' compensation benefits and medical expenses for employees who are self-insured, with money coming from budget appropriations and other legal sources. Any excess funds at the end of a fiscal year could be transferred to other authorized funds or applied to the next year's budget, and the money must be kept separate from other financial accounts. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.
This Senate Resolution honors the life and accomplishments of Richard Hugo "Dick" Testa, a distinguished citizen and long-time member of the Endicott community and Union-Endicott Central School District. The bill formally recognizes Testa's extensive contributions to education, sports, and civic service, including his 25 years on the school board, coaching roles, and volunteer work with various local organizations. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to celebrate his legacy and expresses condolences to his family, with a copy of the resolution to be sent to them.
Extends provisions related to certified school psychologists and special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping conditions until June 30, 2028.
