Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7133: Establishes the state financial literacy fund

Establishes the state financial literacy fund which provides funding for project grants to organizations in order to establish financial capability and financial literacy programs, products content and/or services for at-risk populations in New York.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes state fund for financial literacy grants, increasing public service funding allocation for at-risk populations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds financial literacy programs for at-risk populations through state grants, enhancing educational access and financial capability as part of student support initiatives.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 874: Relates to the disqualification of school bus drivers for certain offenses involving children

This bill expands the list of criminal offenses that permanently disqualify school bus drivers in New York. It adds specific convictions under New York Penal Law sections involving crimes against children (such as sexual offenses, endangering welfare of a child, or assault) to the existing disqualification criteria. Drivers convicted of these offenses - whether committed in New York or out-of-state - will face permanent disqualification from operating school buses. The bill also specifies a five-year disqualification period for certain less severe offenses involving children. This directly affects school bus drivers with these criminal records, ensuring they cannot operate school buses under New York law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances student safety by disqualifying school bus drivers with child-related offenses, directly protecting K-12 students in school transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by disqualifying school bus drivers with child-related offenses, strengthening vehicle safety regulations for school transportation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8390: Requires the department of education to report information regarding counselors, social workers and psychologists in schools

Requires the department of education to report information regarding counselors, social workers and psychologists in schools and to implement a plan to increase the school counselor, school social worker and school psychologist to student ratio to nationally accepted standards and provide funding for such.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires funding and staff ratio improvements to national standards for school counselors/social workers, directly advancing student support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 832: Relates to requiring at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses

Requires at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses and for state colleges and universities to update such ratio every five years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires mental health staff ratio on campuses, enhancing student support services and access to care within higher education institutions.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental health staff ratio on campuses, expanding access to student mental health services per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3081: Relates to renaming the state aid for certain independent institutions of higher learning to the Leonard P. Stavisky student success grants

Renames the state aid for certain independent institutions of higher learning to the Leonard P. Stavisky student success grants; requires certain institutions and colleges to submit a report on the use of the state aid apportionment received including how it supported student success.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRenames state aid to 'student success grants' and mandates reporting on fund usage supporting student outcomes, directly advancing higher education funding accountability.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8049: Provides that certain persons who are not residents of the state but who have resided in the state for a certain period of time shall be eligible for in-state tuition rates

Provides that certain persons who are not residents of the state but who have resided in the state for a certain period of time and meet certain criteria shall be eligible for in-state tuition rates.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access by enabling non-residents meeting residency criteria to qualify for lower in-state tuition rates, reducing cost barriers for college attendance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2721: Expands Medicaid coverage to include neuropsychological exams for dyslexia

This bill adds comprehensive neuropsychological exams for dyslexia to New York's Medicaid coverage. It directly affects Medicaid recipients who need these evaluations for dyslexia diagnosis, requiring a physician referral. The exam must be performed by a licensed health professional authorized under New York's education law, acting within their scope. The bill explicitly states this coverage does not replace or affect existing Medicaid coverage for medical screenings, diagnoses, or treatments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands access to dyslexia evaluations via Medicaid, supporting early educational intervention for students under NY education law, directly enhancing educational access.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include neuropsychological exams for dyslexia, directly increasing access to diagnostic healthcare services without replacing existing coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5934: Establishes a college student expense personal income tax credit

Establishes a college student expense personal income tax credit for a taxpayer or such taxpayer's dependents who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate college, equal to the amount paid for new and used required textbooks and laptop computers not to exceed one thousand dollars.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for student textbook/laptop expenses, reducing tax burden for lower/middle-income families through direct tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax credit for college student textbook/laptop costs, directly supporting higher education affordability and access through financial assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 939: Requires the administration and the instruction in preparation of the TASC examination in the Chinese and Korean languages for pupils who are proficient in these languages

Requires the administration and the instruction in preparation of the TASC examination in the Chinese and Korean languages for pupils who are proficient in these languages and of limited English proficiency.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides TASC exam access in Chinese/Korean for multilingual students, expanding educational access for limited English proficiency students.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7701: Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students

Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates personal income tax credit for healthcare preceptors, providing direct tax relief and aligning with fiscal support for workforce development.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill incentivizes health care professionals to teach students via tax credit, supporting higher education training programs in health care fields.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit incentivizes healthcare professionals to mentor students, supporting workforce development and future healthcare access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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