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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3560: Relates to providing additional reimbursement to school districts for expenses incurred for failure to receive timely payments of state aid

Relates to providing additional reimbursement to school districts for expenses incurred for failure to receive timely payments of state aid, including expenses relating to interest payments and ancillary expenses incurred as a result of not having received aid in a timely manner.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReimburses school districts for interest/ancillary costs due to delayed state aid, ensuring stable funding and preventing financial strain on education budgets.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7389: Relates to graduate tuition assistance program awards

Establishes graduate tuition assistance program awards; sets amounts of such awards; provides for restrictions on such awards; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes graduate tuition assistance program, providing direct funding for higher education access and reducing financial barriers for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4116: 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 EducationRequires anti-bias training in medical education, enhancing curriculum in higher education.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates anti-bias training for medical students/residents to improve equitable healthcare delivery, aligning with patient rights and access indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 4, 2025

A 1470: Relates to veterans tuition awards program eligibility

Relates to veterans tuition awards program eligibility; makes tuition awards available for certain veterans including, but not limited to Vietnam, Persian Gulf and Afghanistan.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tuition awards for veterans' higher education, expanding access to educational funding for a specific group within the education topic.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tuition benefits to include Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan veterans, directly advancing veterans' educational benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5946: Enacts the "Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm tuition benefit act"

Enacts the "Technical Sergeant Joseph G. Lemm tuition benefit act" to allow members of the New York state organized militia to receive tuition benefits for certain post-secondary degree programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tuition benefits for post-secondary education access to state militia members, advancing educational access through targeted funding.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tuition benefits for New York state militia members (veterans), advancing educational support through direct benefit expansion for military service members.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 4358: Relates to the veterans tuition awards program

This bill expands New York's veterans tuition award program to allow qualified veterans to transfer unused benefits to their spouse, child, or survivor. It defines "qualified veteran" as someone who would qualify for the award if they met enrollment requirements, and specifies who counts as an "eligible immediate family" member. Veterans can transfer all or part of their unused award, with transfers limited to children under 26 who meet service requirements (e.g., veteran served 10+ years unless discharged due to death or specific conditions). The bill caps annual transfers at 100 and requires veterans to designate beneficiaries via a form before the program's effective date in 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands veterans' tuition benefits to family members, increasing higher education access and affordability for dependent students under the program.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' tuition benefits by allowing transfer to family members, strengthening program accessibility and benefit utilization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2025

J 904: Recognizing the atrocities of the Thomas Indian School and the impact it had on Indigenous communities

Senate Resolution No. 904 formally recognizes the historical atrocities committed at the Thomas Indian School and the profound, enduring trauma inflicted upon the Onondowa'ga:' (Seneca people), Haudenosaunee (Six Nations), and all Indigenous communities in New York State. It reaffirms the Legislative Body's commitment to truth, reconciliation, and healing by promoting education, awareness, and accountability for this painful legacy.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPromotes education and awareness about historical Indigenous school atrocities, aligning with curriculum enhancement goals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6108: Includes public employment in wage payment provisions

This bill (S 6108) amends New York's labor law to explicitly include public employers - such as counties, towns, school districts, and municipal corporations - within the legal definition of "employer" for wage payment rules. Currently, these public entities are excluded from the definition, meaning public employees (like teachers or city workers) were not covered under standard wage protections. The change requires public employers to follow the same wage payment provisions as private businesses, ensuring public employees receive guaranteed pay and overtime under state law. It directly affects public sector workers and their employers across local government and school systems. The bill was referred to the Labor Committee on March 5, 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly includes school districts in wage payment protections, ensuring teachers (public employees) receive standardized wage safeguards, aligning with supporting educators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands wage protections to public employees by including public employers in 'employer' definition, aligning public sector with private sector wage rules95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 5457: Phases out certain mandatory university fees for graduate students

Provides that beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, certain graduate students shall be required to pay 25% of all current and future mandatory university fees; provides that in the 2027-2028 academic year and thereafter, no mandatory university fees shall be charged, with the exclusion of the graduate student association student activity fee.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPhases out mandatory fees for graduate students, reducing costs and improving access to higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3854: Allows MTA to establish discount fares for full-time undergraduate students

Establishes a discount fare rate of no less than 25% for full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited college who utilize the New York city transit system, including railroad, subway and/or omnibus services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides 25% transit discount for college students, directly enhancing access to higher education through reduced transportation costs.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes 25% student discount for NYC transit use, directly increasing accessibility and ridership for public transportation services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Transportation Public Transit Rail

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