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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7666: Exempts Connetquot school district from regulations regarding the use of indigenous mascots

Senate Bill S 7666 exempts the Connetquot central school district from any laws, rules, or regulations regarding the use of indigenous names, mascots, and logos. This means the school district would not be subject to state-level requirements, such as those in part 123 of title 8 of the New York codes, rules and regulations, that govern these symbols.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExempts school district from mascot regulations, opposing state requirements for cultural sensitivity in education policies85% confidence

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failed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 722: Prohibits funding for certain SUNY, CUNY or community colleges or organizations on such campuses which, directly or indirectly, permit terrorist organizations

Prohibits funding for SUNY, CUNY or community colleges which, directly or indirectly, permit terrorist organizations on campus; provides that the state university trustees adopt rules and regulations that any student group or student organization that receives funding from the state university of New York that directly or indirectly promotes, encourages, advocates, or permits any terrorist advocacy or activities on campuses, shall be ineligible for funding, including funding from student activity fee proceeds.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits state funding for institutions permitting terrorist advocacy, directly restricting educational funding based on conduct rather than supporting education access or resources.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7906: Relates to the college tuition credit

S 7906 modifies New York's college tuition tax credit by introducing a sliding scale based on income. It eliminates the credit entirely for married couples filing jointly with New York adjusted gross income over $15 million, and reduces it to 25% for those earning $7.5-$15 million. For single filers and heads of household, the credit phases out entirely above $10 million, with reductions at $1-$5 million and $5-$10 million income brackets. This change directly affects high-income New York taxpayers who claim the tuition credit, making it less accessible as their income increases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates tax credit for high earners, closing tax loopholes for wealthy, aligning with fiscal responsibility and progressive tax policy.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationReduces college tuition tax credit for middle and high earners, limiting financial support for higher education access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8239: Prohibits the commissioner from promulgating any rules or regulations which prevent schools from disallowing biological male students at birth to participate on a team organized for females

Prohibits the commissioner from promulgating any rules or regulations which prevent schools from disallowing biologically male students at birth to participate on a team organized for females where a school determines such biological male student's participation would have an adverse effect on the physical or emotional safety of female participants, or would adversely impact a female student's ability to participate successfully in interschool athletic competition.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts athletic participation access for biological males in female sports, limiting student opportunities within school programs per bill's focus on exclusion criteria.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3020: Relates to exempting private and parochial schools and day care centers from immunization requirements

This bill exempts private and parochial schools, as well as day care centers, from state immunization requirements for children. It amends the public health law to remove these facilities from the definition of "school" subject to immunization mandates. The change directly affects private schools, parochial schools, and day care centers by eliminating their obligation to enforce childhood vaccination rules. The bill is currently referred to the Judiciary committee.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRemoves immunization requirements for private schools, a key safety standard affecting educational access and school health policies.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill removes immunization mandates for schools/day cares, weakening public health requirements under public health law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Public Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5073: Relates to the burden of proof for appeal procedures for children with handicapping conditions

Relates to the burden of proof for appeal procedures for children with handicapping conditions; shifts the burden to the parent or person in parental relationship.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationShifts burden of proof to parents in special education appeals, restricting access to due process for students with disabilities.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3429: Prohibits school districts from authorizing a currently enrolled public school student from being home schooled in certain circumstances

Prohibits school districts from authorizing a currently enrolled public school student to be home schooled when the superintendent of the school district is notified of a pending child abuse or neglect investigation or if either custodial parent or a person instructing the child has been convicted of domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts homeschooling access under abuse/neglect concerns, limiting educational choice for affected students per bill's prohibition.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7096: Requires that health services paid for by a school district for a student attending outside the district be no greater than the district's cost

Requires that health and welfare services and facilities paid by a school district for a student attending school outside the district be no greater than the district's cost.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school district spending on health services for out-of-district students by capping costs, limiting expenditure on educational support services.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill caps school district spending on health services for out-of-district students at district's cost, restricting coverage scope and limiting benefits beyond standard district expenses.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3774: Relates to taxation of state correctional facility properties for schools

This bill exempts state-owned land containing correctional facilities from property tax assessments for school funding purposes. It amends tax law to specifically exclude such lands (excluding state-built improvements) from taxable status, meaning these properties will no longer contribute to school tax rolls. The change applies to assessment rolls prepared on or after the effective date (January 1 following enactment). This directly affects state correctional facilities by removing their land value from local school tax calculations. The bill does not alter tax treatment of improvements on these properties or impact other types of state-owned land.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts state correctional land from school tax rolls, reducing school funding revenue. Defunds public education programs.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExempts correctional facility land from property tax, reducing potential school funding revenue as land no longer contributes to school tax rolls.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding Testing & Assessment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1420: Relates to the reimbursement rate for charter school facilities expansion in a city school district in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants

Limits the reimbursement rate paid by the city school district to a charter school for charter school facilities expansion in a city school district located in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants by changing "actual rental costs" to "reasonable rental costs"; defines "reasonable rental costs".

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill limits charter school facility reimbursement rates by replacing 'actual' with 'reasonable' rental costs, reducing potential funding for expansions in large-city districts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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