Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6884: Relates to charter schools

Provides additional requirements for approval of charter school applications; applies additional prohibitions to charter schools; requires certain financial disclosures by charter schools; requires charter schools to comply with provisions relating to construction, repair or demolition of school facilities; relates to admission of students.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationAdds prohibitions and financial requirements for charter schools, restricting operational freedom and approval processes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6902: Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools in certain areas

Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools, or the revision of any charter in, or within a five mile radius of, the Hempstead union free school district, the Uniondale union free school district, or the Roosevelt union free school district.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits new charter schools in specific districts, limiting educational access options and restricting school choice expansion in those areas.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1469: Excludes the value of state forest preserve lands in the Adirondack and Catskill parks from use in the determination of state aid to school districts

Excludes the value of state forest preserve lands in the Adirondack and Catskill parks from use in the determination of state aid to school districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes non-taxable state lands from school aid calculation, ensuring accurate fiscal management and supporting school district funding.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExcluding state forest land value from school aid calculations reduces potential funding for districts, directly impacting school district resources per education funding indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 17, 2025

S 7462: Relates to charter schools

Provides additional requirements for approval of charter school applications; applies additional prohibitions to charter schools; requires certain financial disclosures by charter schools; requires charter schools to comply with provisions relating to construction, repair or demolition of school facilities; relates to admission of students.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationAdds prohibitions and approval requirements for charter schools, restricting their operations and expansion within the education system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6882: Relates to applications for charter schools

This bill amends education law to add new requirements for charter school applications in school districts where over 5% of students already attend charter schools. It requires that (1) a proposed charter school must show it will provide significant educational benefit to its students, and (2) the school district or community school district must consent to the application. The law directly affects school districts with high charter school enrollment and charter school applicants seeking approval in those districts. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationAdds restrictions on charter school expansion in districts with high charter enrollment, requiring district consent and educational benefit proof, limiting new charter openings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1932: Relates to the provision of certain services to students in nonpublic schools in certain school districts

This bill requires school districts with 25% or more students attending nonpublic schools to stop providing certain educational services (like special education or counseling) directly to those students. Instead, nonpublic schools must provide these services themselves, submit electronic certifications of service delivery to the state education commissioner, and cover all associated costs. The state will review services for compliance and approve all costs. This directly affects districts with high nonpublic enrollment and shifts responsibility for specific services from public districts to nonpublic schools.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill shifts costs of educational services from school districts to nonpublic schools, reducing government spending on these services.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationShifts service costs to nonpublic schools, restricting direct public provision and potentially limiting access to services like special education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Special Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 140: Relates to prohibiting animal hatching projects in schools

Relates to prohibiting school districts, school principals, administrators, or teachers from requiring, permitting, or conducting a lesson or experimental study using an animal in a hatching project.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly restricts curriculum content by prohibiting animal hatching projects in schools, limiting educational activities.90% confidence

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failed · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1268: 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 ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits state funding for institutions permitting terrorist activities, directly restricting budget allocation to higher education institutions.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits state funding for higher ed institutions permitting terrorist organizations, defunding non-compliant schools and restricting educational funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1588: Relates to reimbursing charter schools for leasing certain facilities, and prohibition of non-disclosure agreements; repealer

Prohibits the city school district from reimbursing charter schools for leasing a privately owned or other publicly owned facility; prohibits charter school employee contracts from including a non-disclosure agreement.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits city school district from reimbursing charter schools for facility leasing, restricting their funding. Charter schools are part of K-12 education funding, so this defunds a segment of the education system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6236: Relates to delaying the implementation of class size reduction plans and including additional exemptions to class size targets

Relates to delaying the implementation of class size reduction plans and including additional exemptions to class size targets; provides such plans shall begin in September 2031 and be achieved by September 2036; adds gifted and talented schools and programs, screened admissions schools and programs, portfolio and specialized high schools and advanced placement classes; requires parents at each respective school be included on any discussions regarding class size exemptions.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill delays class size reduction until 2036 and adds exemptions, maintaining larger class sizes instead of advancing smaller class goals.95% confidence

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