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.
This bill bans for-profit schools from requiring students to use mandatory arbitration for enrollment disputes, directly affecting students and institutions like career colleges and online education providers. It creates a formal complaint process where students can report violations within six years, requiring the education commissioner to investigate within 20 days and issue findings within 90 days, with public disclosure of violations. Schools face civil penalties up to $100,000 for serious violations like false advertising, unlicensed operation, or deceptive recruitment practices, with higher fines for repeat offenses. The law aims to strengthen oversight of for-profit schools that offer non-degree programs, ensuring accountability for student protections.
Establishes the rural teacher education loan repayment program in the education department which provides payment for the undergraduate and graduate education loans of teachers in rural school districts who agree to teach in rural areas for at least 5 years.
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.
This bill prohibits elementary and secondary schools from withholding student transcripts if a student or family hasn't paid tuition. It directly affects students and families who might otherwise be blocked from transferring schools or continuing education due to unpaid fees. The key provision amends education law to explicitly require schools to provide transcripts regardless of tuition payment status, removing this barrier. The law applies to all public and licensed private K-12 schools in the state. This is a direct policy change ensuring transcript access remains available to all students.
Relates to providing loan forgiveness for agriculture educators who provide didactic instruction to students about agriculture, food, and natural resources.
Enables students to receive information from colleges and universities without disclosing their personally identifiable information via an opt-in system.
This bill (S 1117) proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the state to provide free public education for all students from pre-kindergarten through undergraduate degree programs. It would amend the state constitution to mandate that the legislature fund and maintain a system of free quality education covering all public K-12 schools and post-secondary institutions offering bachelor's degrees or certifications. The amendment must be approved by voters in a future election after a 3-month public review period, as outlined in the bill's text. Currently, the bill is under review by the Judiciary Committee following an attorney general's opinion.
