Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4951: Provides that a student enrolled in an individualized education program during certain school years may continue to receive educational services for a certain period

Provides that a student enrolled in an individualized education program during certain school years may continue to receive educational services until the student completes the services pursuant to the individualized education program or the end of the school year during which the student turns twenty-two years old, whichever is sooner.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends educational services continuity for IEP students until age 22, protecting access to support without interruption. Strengthens access for students with disabilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4509: Includes certain veterans in the definition of resident as it relates to community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges

Includes active duty military and certain veterans going to college under the new GI bill in the definition of resident as it relates to community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for veterans by including them in residency definition for community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends in-state tuition benefits to veterans under GI Bill, directly expanding educational access and financial support for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4292: Enacts the "NY Cares Act", providing course credit for service members and tuition awards for spouses and children of deceased service members

The NY Cares Act provides New York resident service members with academic credit for military training and experience without tuition fees, plus transition "bridge courses" to help them adjust to college life. It also establishes tuition awards covering full undergraduate costs for spouses and children of service members who died while serving, limited to 8 semesters of full-time study or equivalent. Both programs require state education officials to coordinate with veterans' services, ensuring military experience is recognized in higher education pathways.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition awards and academic credit for veterans' families, expanding higher education access and reducing financial barriers for specific student groups.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tuition awards for spouses/children of fallen service members and academic credit for service members, directly expanding educational benefits and support for veterans and their families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6402: Relates to the student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program

Establishes a student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program; prescribes conditions for the administration of the student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program; requires the promulgation of necessary rules and regulations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes grant program for student mental health apprenticeships, enhancing student support programs within educational access framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes grant program for mental health apprenticeships, funding training to expand workforce and improve access to mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2286: Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York

Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York as an initiative for Black leaders in higher education with a mission to retain and grow from within SUNY a greater proportion of Black professionals at SUNY campuses; creates an eight member advisory council.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Black Leadership Institute in SUNY to retain/grow Black professionals in higher education, advancing diversity and inclusion in educational leadership and access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 12, 2025

A 7325: Amends section 4 of part C of chapter 57 of the laws of 2024, amending the education law relating to removing the exemption for school psychologists to render early intervention service, in relation to the effect

Amends provisions relating to removing the exemption for school psychologists to render early intervention services, in relation to the effectiveness thereof.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves exemption for school psychologists to ensure effective early intervention services, enhancing educational quality and student support programs.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1650: Provides for support and services for unaccompanied minors with no lawful immigration status

S 1650 creates new state-funded support services for unaccompanied minors in New York - defined as children under 18 without lawful immigration status who entered the U.S. without a parent/guardian or were separated from them. The bill requires New York to provide legal representation in immigration court and appeals, along with health services, counseling, language assistance, school enrollment help, and employment support - all delivered in a culturally competent, trauma-informed way. It mandates informational materials in multiple languages for agencies and explicitly states these services won’t count as "public benefits" that could harm immigration status under federal law. The law applies directly to unaccompanied minors in New York’s care, including those under federal custody before being released to sponsors.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly includes 'school enrollment help' for unaccompanied minors, directly expanding educational access for a vulnerable population as defined in the topic.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates state-funded support services including legal representation, health, counseling, and school enrollment for unaccompanied minors without lawful immigration status, directly providing immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5347: Relates to air quality in schools and student health

Authorizes the department of health to establish an indoor air quality inspection, measurement and evaluation program; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves school infrastructure via indoor air quality inspections, directly supporting student health and learning environments per education topic criteria.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes indoor air quality inspections in schools to reduce pollutant exposure, directly supporting pollution control under environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6137: Appropriates monies for funding day care services to children of persons 24 and under to enable such persons to continue education; appropriation

Provides funds for day care services for the children of persons 24 and under to enable such persons to continue secondary and post-secondary education; provides criteria to be governed by standards established for economically and educationally disadvantaged students under special opportunity programs for state and city universities; appropriates $5,600,000 to the office of children and family services therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5.6M for day care services supporting education access, directly increasing state budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds child care for student parents (24 and under) to continue education, directly enabling access and reducing financial barriers for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4870: Authorizes school districts that provide transition services to allow the delivery of such transition services, including integrated employment, during school hours

Authorizes school districts that provide transition services to allow the delivery of such transition services, including integrated employment, during school hours.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes school districts to deliver transition services (including integrated employment) during school hours, enhancing student program access and support for educational transition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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