Education

signed · New York · Senate Nov 21, 2025

S 3161: Moves the Amistad Commission from the department of state to the state education department

This bill moves the Amistad Commission from the State Department to the State Education Department. The commission, which focuses on promoting education about the African slave trade, slavery in America, and African-American contributions, will now be managed by the Education Department rather than the State Department. This transfer shifts administrative responsibility for the commission's work - such as developing educational resources, recognizing schools teaching African-American history, and advising on curriculum - to the Education Department. The bill is now law (Chapter 542, signed November 21, 2025).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMoves educational commission to Education Department, strengthening curriculum integration for African-American history education and resource development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 49: Increases the cap on the credit for contributions to certain funds for contributions to the SUNY Impact Foundation to twenty million dollars

Increases the cap on the credit for contributions to certain funds for contributions to the SUNY Impact Foundation from ten million dollars to twenty million dollars.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit cap for SUNY donations, incentivizing private funding of public education, aligning with tax relief for essential programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases tax credit cap for SUNY Impact Foundation donations, enabling greater private funding for SUNY higher education initiatives.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7330: Relates to the documentation and preservation of Black history in New York state by the state university of New York

Establishes the Black history preservation commission to ensure the documentation and preservation of Black history in New York state within the state university of New York.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates SUNY commission to document Black history, enhancing curriculum diversity and educational access within higher education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5790: Relates to the qualifications of voters and civic education of students

Lowers the voting age to 16 years; requires that students receive education in civics and be given the opportunity to register to vote in the classroom.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates civics education curriculum and voter registration opportunities, enhancing civic learning in schools per bill summary.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2362: Relates to certain discriminatory practices; and to the qualification of professionals in education

Relates to certain discriminatory practices; relates to the qualification of professionals in education; provides for the tolling of certain statutes of limitations; provides a private cause of action for a person who is qualified for a public contract who has been deprived of equal opportunity to such public contract.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAddresses anti-discrimination in education professional qualifications, promoting equitable access to teaching roles and public contracts in education sector.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2385: Relates to the provision of certain services to students in nonpublic schools in certain school districts

Bill A 2385 requires school districts with 25% or more students attending nonpublic schools to stop providing certain services (like special education, transportation, or counseling) directly to those students. Instead, nonpublic schools must provide these services themselves and submit electronic certifications to the state education commissioner for approval. The state will cover approved costs for these services, and the commissioner can review and correct any service delivery. This applies to all school years starting July 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill ensures state funding for services in nonpublic schools by requiring certification and covering approved costs, maintaining access without defunding or restricting services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 466: Increases the per student rate of empire state after school program grants

Increases the per student rate of empire state after school program and advantage after school program grants; requires future per student rates to be modified accounting for any minimum wage adjustments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases per-student grant rates for after-school programs, directly enhancing educational access and student support through expanded funding.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8377: Provides for the employment of school nurses for the inspection of pupils attending certain public schools

Provides for the employment of school nurses for the inspection of pupils attending certain public schools; relates to school districts and boards of cooperative educational services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school nurse employment for pupil health inspections, directly supporting student well-being and safety in K-12 schools, a core educational environment component.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates school nurse employment for pupil health inspections, directly advancing school-based health services within the healthcare topic framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6242: Relates to apportioning funds to the East Ramapo central school district for services and expenses

Provides that the East Ramapo central school district shall be eligible to receive an apportionment of funds to be used for services and expenses; directs certain reports to be submitted.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates funds to East Ramapo school district for services/expenses, directly supporting school funding operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 6399: Expands eligibility for the tuition assistance program

Expands eligibility for the tuition assistance program by restoring eligibility to graduate students; makes optional semesters, quarters or terms eligible for awards.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition assistance eligibility to graduate students and flexible terms, increasing access to higher education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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