Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9365: Defines academic excellence relating to the New York state masters-in-education teacher incentive scholarship program

Defines academic excellence relating to the New York state masters-in-education teacher incentive scholarship program as having a grade point average of three and one half or more on a four point scale.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDefines GPA standard for teacher scholarship program, advancing incentives for educators pursuing master's degrees in education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 15, 2026

S 4202: Provides for a personal income tax deduction for student loan payments

This bill proposes allowing New York state residents to deduct up to $5,000 of their annual student loan payments from their state taxable income. It applies to individuals who have taken out loans for their own education or for their spouse and dependents, covering payments made directly, by an employer, or through payroll deductions. The tax benefit would begin for tax years starting on or after January 1, 2028, and includes payments toward certain 529 college savings plans. Currently, the legislation is under review by the state's Budget and Revenue Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for student loan payments, reducing taxable income - direct tax relief for individuals aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax relief for student loan payments, reducing financial burden on higher education borrowers and supporting educational affordability/access, a key aspect of higher education policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5774: Relates to allowing for students in postsecondary education experience or transition program to receive awards from the tuition assistance program

Relates to allowing for students in certain postsecondary education experience or transition programs to receive awards from the tuition assistance program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition assistance access for postsecondary transition program students, increasing financial support for higher education access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7687: Updates provisions relating to dignity for all students

Updates provisions relating to dignity for all students including curriculum and teacher training requirements designed to prevent student suicide with a focus on LGBTQ students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates curriculum and teacher training for suicide prevention with LGBTQ focus, enhancing student support programs per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 7739: Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"

Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"; grants academic credit for veterans with regard to SUNY and CUNY college credits for military learning, training, coursework and occupational experience.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables veterans to earn college credit for military training, expanding higher education access and aligning with educational access policies for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides academic credit for veterans' military training courses, advancing educational benefits and recognition for veterans' service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 8757: Establishes the "SNAP for students act"

Establishes the "SNAP for students act" requiring the office of temporary and disability assistance to create informational materials to provide information regarding student eligibility for SNAP benefits and to provide digital versions of such materials to institutions of higher education in the state; requires institutions of higher education to notify students of their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates universities to notify students about SNAP eligibility, removing financial barriers to education access and supporting student retention through basic needs assistance.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 259: Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp

Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles, in consultation with the commissioner of transportation, to promulgate rules and regulations for certain signage on school buses; relates to professional development school bus driver safety training seminars statewide.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses for trespass on school grounds, expanding criminalization, which aligns with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes safety protections for school property and buses, enhancing student safety on school grounds per its criminal trespass provisions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates school bus driver safety training, directly improving workplace safety for this worker group.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates school bus safety rules and signage via transportation commissioner, enhancing transportation safety standards85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6696: Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students

Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students based on such prospective student's performance on the regents examinations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands college access by allowing SUNY to grant credits based on Regents exams, directly increasing educational opportunities without additional cost.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 290: Relates to providing sexual harassment training to undergraduate and graduate student interns

This bill requires all public and independent colleges and universities to provide sexual harassment training to undergraduate and graduate student interns, whether paid or unpaid and regardless of location (on or off campus). The key provision mandates that institutions must deliver this training to all student interns participating in internships or externships. Institutions must also submit an annual report by August 1st to the governor and legislature, detailing the number of students who received the training. The law applies immediately to all affected educational institutions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates sexual harassment training for student interns at colleges, enhancing safety and protection in higher education settings, aligning with educational safety policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 317: Requires anti-bias training for every medical student, medical resident and physician assistant student in the state

Requires anti-bias training for every medical student, medical resident and physician assistant student in the state; requires the department of health to make an annual report on the implementation and effectiveness of such training.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates anti-bias training for medical students in higher education, enhancing curriculum standards within educational institutions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires anti-bias training for medical students/residents to improve equitable care delivery, aligning with patient access and rights protections in healthcare policy.85% confidence

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