Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1954: Prohibits the granting of tuition assistance awards to any student who has knowingly engaged in certain antisemitic activities

Enacts "the combating campus antisemitism act"; prohibits the granting of tuition assistance awards to any student who has knowingly engaged in promoting antisemitism in a manner that is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action, that constitutes "true threats"; makes related provisions.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts tuition assistance access for specific conduct, limiting educational funding access and imposing eligibility restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5926: Relates to limitations upon school district tax levies

Provides that the tax levy limit shall be equal to a zero percent increase over the prior year tax levy when the difference between the total amount of taxes levied for the prior year less the tax levy limit results in a negative number.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts school district tax increases to zero percent, limiting fiscal expansion and preventing levy growth when prior year exceeded limit.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school district tax increases, limiting potential funding for K-12 education without explicit funding boosts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 460: Relates to residency requirements for students in districts in which charter schools are located

Relates to residency requirements for students in districts in which charter schools are located; provides that students shall attend charter schools solely if they live in the district in which the charter school is located.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts charter school attendance to district residents, limiting educational access for non-resident students per bill language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4983: Relates to prohibiting state funding of any college if instructional staff advocates or engages in activities on campus in support of a terrorist organization

Prohibits state funding of any college if instructional staff promotes, encourages, advocates or engages in activities on campus in support of a terrorist organization as defined in federal statute.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits state funding for colleges if staff supports terrorism, directly restricting educational funding as per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 527: Relates to revisions to charter schools

This bill (S 527) changes rules for charter schools in New York by restricting how they can expand grade levels. Starting June 1, 2025, charter schools cannot apply to revise their charters to serve grades across multiple school classifications (like elementary, middle, or high school) simultaneously. The rule applies to all new charter revisions submitted after that date. It directly affects charter schools seeking to expand their grade offerings, requiring them to stay within a single classification (e.g., only elementary or only high school). The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts charter school expansion by limiting grade-level combinations, directly limiting school model flexibility within K-12 education policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2277: Relates to limitations upon school district tax levies

Provides that the tax levy limit shall be equal to a zero percent increase over the prior year tax levy when the difference between the total amount of taxes levied for the prior year less the tax levy limit results in a negative number.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDirectly restricts school district tax levies to zero percent increase when prior year levy would exceed limit, limiting tax authority.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill caps school tax levies at zero percent increase, restricting district funding flexibility and limiting potential tax-based school funding increases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4813: Prohibits funding of any degree-granting institution of higher education if such institution permits certain organizations on campus

Prohibits state funding of any degree-granting institution of higher education if such institution permits terrorist organizations or activities in support of such organizations on campus; prohibits any student group or organization of receiving funding from the degree-granting institution if such group or organization directly or indirectly promotes, encourages, advocates, or engages in any terrorist advocacy or activities on campus.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationDefunds higher education institutions permitting terrorist activities, restricting funding access as a security condition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5515: Prohibits awarding TAP grants to those enrolled at for-profit universities

This bill prohibits New York State's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) grants from being awarded to students enrolled at for-profit universities. It directly affects students attending for-profit institutions who would otherwise qualify for state tuition aid. The key provision amends education law to explicitly add that TAP awards cannot be made to anyone "matriculated at a for-profit institution." This creates a clear policy change, blocking state financial aid for these students while leaving other TAP eligibility rules unchanged.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds TAP grants for for-profit institutions, restricting state spending on non-public education programs.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBlocks state TAP grants to for-profit universities, restricting higher education funding to specific institutions per bill's explicit amendment to education law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1836: Prohibits awarding TAP grants to those enrolled at for-profit universities

Bill S 1836 would prohibit New York's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) from providing financial aid to students enrolled at for-profit colleges. It amends education law to explicitly exclude for-profit institutions from TAP eligibility, adding a new restriction to existing rules. This change directly affects students attending for-profit colleges who would no longer qualify for state tuition aid through TAP. The bill does not alter other TAP eligibility requirements, such as income limits or aid duplication rules. The policy change aims to redirect state financial aid toward public and nonprofit educational institutions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill defunds for-profit colleges by excluding them from TAP state aid, restricting government spending allocation per education law amendment.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExcludes for-profit colleges from TAP grants, defunding higher education access for students at these institutions while maintaining other TAP requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3773: Requires parental consent for sexual health education for certain students

Requires that public school districts provide parents with notice of curriculum and obtain parental consent prior to providing sexual health education to students ten years of age or younger.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRequires parental consent for sexual health education curriculum, restricting school implementation of this subject for young students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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