Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7170: Relates to the investigation of and findings of educational neglect of a child during the COVID-19 pandemic

Prohibits a finding of educational neglect based solely on excessive absence from school in certain situations during the COVID-19 state of emergency, and requires the closure of investigations into claims of educational neglect when the child has not been provided with the resources or opportunity to participate in distance learning during the COVID-19 state of emergency or when the child's parent or caregiver is an essential worker, the fact that the child's parent or guardian is an essential worker, is caring for someone with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), is sick with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), or is in mandatory isolation or quarantine.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prohibits neglect findings for pandemic absences when remote learning wasn't provided or parent was essential worker, protecting educational access and preventing punitive actions against families during crisis.90% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Aug 26, 2025

A 7994: Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to the Dutchess Community College Association, Inc. for the construction of facilities

Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to the Dutchess Community College Association, Inc. for the construction of facilities for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, design, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, improvement, furnishing and equipping of, or otherwise providing for residential housing located on the campus of Dutchess Community College.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes financing for college dormitory construction, enhancing higher education infrastructure and student housing access at Dutchess Community College.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes financing for residential housing construction on college campus, directly funding housing development85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2565: Allows the higher education services corporation to consider an applicant's change in income due to the loss of employment in determining eligibility and award amount for the tuition assistance program

Allows the higher education services corporation to consider an applicant's change in income due to the loss of employment in determining eligibility and award amount for the tuition assistance program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdjusts tuition assistance eligibility for income changes due to job loss, expanding access to higher education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2331: Establishes the New York state preceptor stipend program

Establishes the New York state preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $5,000 stipend to preceptor clinicians, directly supporting educator compensation in clinical training programs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4647: Relates to exempting school buses from sales and use tax

This bill exempts school buses and their operational costs from New York's sales and use tax. It specifically removes tax on the purchase of school buses (as defined in vehicle law) and on parts, equipment, lubricants, and fuel used to operate them. School districts and public school bus operators would directly benefit by avoiding these taxes on their vehicle purchases and ongoing operational expenses. The exemption takes effect on April 1, 2026, following the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts school buses and operational costs from sales tax, reducing costs for public school districts and directly supporting public education funding through tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts school buses and operational costs from sales tax, reducing district expenses and freeing funds for educational purposes without direct allocation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts school buses from sales/use tax, reducing operational costs for public transportation services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax School Transportation Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 7894: Establishes a master of social work paid field practicum pilot program

Establishes a master of social work paid field practicum pilot program to provide a stipend to students who are enrolled in a master of social work program for the first 450 hours of field practicum completed towards such masters' degree; requires the office of mental health to complete a report making recommendations on how to expand the pilot program to increase the number of social workers in the state, improve representation in the field of social work, mitigate student debt and improve labor conditions for social workers upon graduation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides stipends to MSW students (higher education), reducing debt and expanding social work workforce relevant to educational access.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds MSW field work stipends to increase social workers, directly supporting mental health services as required by mental health office report95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 3240: Relates to the veterans tuition awards program

This bill expands New York's veterans tuition awards program to allow qualified veterans to transfer unused benefits to their spouse, child, or eligible survivor. It defines key terms like "qualified veteran" (a veteran who would qualify for the award) and "eligible immediate family" (spouse, child, or survivor meeting specific marriage or family conditions). Veterans can transfer all or part of their unused award to family members, with children needing to be under 26 and the veteran having served at least 10 years (with exceptions for certain separations or deaths). The bill also limits transfers to 100 per year and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access by allowing veterans to transfer unused tuition benefits to family members, increasing educational opportunities for dependents.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands veterans' tuition benefits by enabling transfer of unused awards to family members, directly advancing benefit accessibility per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1298: Expands the veterans tuition awards program

Expands the veterans tuition awards program to include all persons who were honorably discharged and were residents of the state before and after serving in the armed forces of the United States; provides veterans an award equal to the in-state tuition paid at a state university for each semester the veteran is engaged in undergraduate, graduate or vocational study.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition access for veterans at state universities, directly supporting higher education affordability and access through funding.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands veterans' tuition benefits to include all honorably discharged residents, providing full in-state tuition coverage for education, directly advancing veteran educational support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5422: Exempts from sales and use tax zero-emission school buses

S 5422 exempts zero-emission school buses and all necessary parts/equipment for their operation from New York's sales and use tax. This directly affects school districts and bus purchasers by removing a cost barrier when buying or maintaining electric or hydrogen-powered school buses. The bill adds a specific tax exemption to the tax law, applying to buses defined in education law §3638. It will take effect during the first sales tax period starting after 30 days from when the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to public school districts purchasing these vehicles.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, reducing costs for school districts' transportation infrastructure - a key educational access and infrastructure component.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, removing cost barriers for electric/hydrogen buses and promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6306: Requires colleges and universities to provide all incoming and current students with information relating to suicide prevention and resources

Requires public and private colleges and universities to provide all incoming and current students with information relating to suicide prevention and resources available to them on campus.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates suicide prevention resources for college students, enhancing student support services within higher education access and well-being.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates suicide prevention resources on campuses, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Mental Health

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