Education

signed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 4200: Relates to student financial aid award letters

Requires student financial aid award letters to contain information on net costs, defined as an estimate of the costs of attendance after financial aid which does not require repayment and options for loans which do require repayment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires transparent financial aid disclosure to help students afford higher education, expanding access to educational opportunities through clearer cost information.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3369: 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 EducationBill enables students in postsecondary transition programs to receive tuition assistance awards, expanding educational funding access for higher education participants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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signed · New York · Assembly Aug 26, 2025

A 5448: Requires the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state

Requires the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal civil rights act of 1964; requires the division of human rights to develop training for students and employees; requires the Title VI coordinator to notify annually all students and employees of the institution's policies and procedures for reporting discrimination and harassment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates Title VI coordinators and anti-discrimination training at colleges to protect students/employees from discrimination, strengthening equitable educational access and compliance with civil rights laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 15, 2026

A 6606: Establishes protections for the rights of pregnant students, parenting students, and students with pregnancy-related conditions in schools

Establishes protections for the rights of pregnant students, parenting students, and students with pregnancy-related conditions in schools; requires schools to establish liaison officers for such students and to disseminate information relating to resources available to such students; directs that rules be established to administer such rights and to establish minimum periods of time for a leave of absence at the student's option.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates school protections for pregnant/parenting students and requires resource dissemination, directly advancing educational access and student support within K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates schools to provide resources and liaison officers for students with pregnancy-related conditions, directly protecting health access and rights for this group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3417: Includes underrepresented ethnic groups in the admission criteria for the science and technology entry program and collegiate science and technology entry program

Updates the admission criteria for the science and technology entry program and collegiate science and technology entry program to consider whether a student is a member of an ethnic group that is underrepresented in the eligible profession they are pursuing.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationUpdates admission criteria to include underrepresented ethnic groups in STEM programs, expanding educational access and equity in science/tech fields.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 306: Relates to granting academic credit at city or state operated institutions to veterans

This bill allows New York state and city colleges to grant unlimited academic credit to veterans for military training they completed. It applies to veterans with an honorable discharge, qualifying health conditions under veterans' law, or discharged LGBT veterans who are enrolled full-time in good standing. Colleges must award these credits without charging tuition, fees, or other costs, and establish procedures to implement the policy. The law takes effect July 1 after enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access by granting veterans tuition-free academic credits for military training, removing financial barriers to enrollment.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransGrants tuition-free academic credit for military training to veterans, expanding educational benefits without cost, directly advancing veterans' access to education and recognition of service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 11, 2025

A 8142: Qualifies the permitted use of proceeds from the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase

Qualifies the permitted use of proceeds from the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase shall go to New York state resident students who are eligible to receive a federal Pell grant.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects lease proceeds to NY state residents eligible for Pell grants, enhancing higher education access and funding for low-income students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 7826: Directs school districts to establish parent advisory councils on special education

Directs school districts to establish parent advisory councils on special education to advise on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities, and meet regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the school district's special education programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates parent advisory councils to advise on special education program planning/evaluation, strengthening program development for students with disabilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4707: Requires minors under 18 years to attend school on a full-time basis, unless in vocational program; must enroll in GED course until 19

Requires minors under 18 years to attend school on a full-time basis, unless such minor is seventeen or older and enrolled in a vocational or occupational education program, with the consent of the school district and the person in parental relation with the minor; requires such minor must enroll in GED course until age of 19 years, if the person leaves school.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates full-time school attendance until 18 and GED enrollment until 19, ensuring continued educational access and preventing early school exit.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6780: Establishes interventions for children with dyslexia or other phonological learning differences or disabilities

Requires each school district to provide interventions and special curricula for children with dyslexia or other phonological learning differences or disabilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school districts to provide interventions and special curricula for students with dyslexia, directly enhancing educational access and support for learning differences.90% confidence

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