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passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

J 1951: Honoring Kayla Lederer upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the New York State Citizenship Award

This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally honors Kayla Lederer as the recipient of the New York State Citizenship Award. The resolution recognizes her achievements in leadership, academics, and community service, noting her roles as a student representative on the Board of Education, class president, peer mentor, and athletic team captain. It directs the Legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge her contributions and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to her. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official commendation for her exemplary conduct.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a student leader and education board representative, recognizing contributions to school leadership and community service.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

J 1990: Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Variety Child Learning Center and recognizing its exceptional service to children and their families

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 60th anniversary of Variety Child Learning Center and honors its six decades of service to children with developmental needs and their families. The measure acknowledges the organization's growth from a single classroom in Garden City to multiple campuses across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, highlighting its work in early intervention and education since 1966. Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be sent to the center as an official acknowledgment of its contributions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a center providing early intervention and education services to children with developmental needs, supporting educational access.75% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

J 1834: Honoring Principal James Conway upon the occasion of his designation as the 2026 Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State and the NAESP

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Principal James Conway for receiving the 2026 "Principal of the Year" award from the School Administrators Association of New York State and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. The resolution recognizes Conway's eighteen-year leadership at Lake George Elementary School, where he helped the school achieve numerous accolades and foster a culture of student engagement before his planned retirement. As a procedural measure, the bill requires no changes to existing laws or funding; instead, it directs the legislature to pause briefly to acknowledge his contributions and officially transmit a copy of the resolution to him.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a principal for fostering student engagement and school accolades, recognizing and celebrating educational leadership.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

J 1914: Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Foster Youth College Success Initiative

This bill is a Senate resolution that officially recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Foster Youth College Success Initiative. It does not create new laws or change how the program operates but instead directs the legislature to pause and acknowledge the program's achievements on April 28, 2026. The resolution highlights the initiative's role in providing financial and academic support to foster youth attending colleges across New York State. This measure serves as a formal commemoration rather than a policy change.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill commemorates a program providing financial and academic support to foster youth in higher education, aligning with expanding educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 10064: Includes the attacks on September 11, 2001 in courses of instruction in patriotism and citizenship

This bill requires New York schools to include the September 11, 2001 attacks in their mandatory courses on patriotism and citizenship. It directs school officials to teach students about shared history, diversity, religious tolerance, and human rights alongside other specific historical events like the Holocaust and slavery. The state education commissioner is tasked with enforcing these requirements and can withhold funding from districts that fail to provide the specified instruction or ensure student attendance.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates inclusion of 9/11 in patriotism courses, expanding curriculum content and enhancing student education on shared history and tolerance.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10964: Relates to student-athlete name, image, and likeness compensation

This bill updates New York State law to clarify how colleges and student-athletes can handle compensation based on a student's name, image, and likeness. It directly affects colleges, athletic governing bodies like the NCAA, and student-athletes by prohibiting schools from enforcing rules that block such earnings. Key provisions require colleges to allow athletes to earn this money without penalty and forbid governing bodies from punishing schools for permitting it. The legislation also mandates that contracts for minors include parental consent and a five-day cancellation period, while requiring all representatives to have a fiduciary duty to act in the student-athlete's best interest.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student-athletes' ability to earn compensation, enhancing their economic access and supporting higher education participation.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 13, 2026

S 9896: Permits persons 65 years of age to enroll in a limited number of state university and city university courses for credit without tuition

This bill allows New York State residents aged 65 and older to enroll in up to nine credit hours of courses at state and city universities without paying tuition. The provision applies to both the State University of New York system and the City University of New York, permitting these seniors to take classes for academic credit. Eligible individuals must be state residents, and the bill specifies that this tuition waiver takes effect starting April 1 of the following year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access for seniors by allowing tuition-free enrollment in university courses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Tags Seniors

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10862: Includes a component on water safety in kindergarten through twelfth grade

This bill requires New York State schools to include water safety education for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. It mandates that the state's education board ensure lessons cover identifying drowning risks, understanding safe behaviors for children and adults, and learning how to respond to water emergencies. The law gives the board flexibility to integrate these lessons into existing classes through methods like interactive assemblies or in-classroom activities. Once passed, the education board will create specific rules to guide how schools implement this new curriculum.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates water safety education in K-12 schools, expanding student programs and enhancing safety curriculum.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 20, 2026

K 1132: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 4, 2026, as School Librarian Day in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize April 4, 2026, as School Librarian Day in New York. The resolution honors school librarians for their role in supporting student learning, critical thinking, and access to information. It does not change laws or create new programs; it simply directs the governor to issue a proclamation acknowledging the profession. The measure affects only the state's official calendar and does not involve funding or policy changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors school librarians for supporting student learning and critical thinking, enhancing educational access without restricting or defunding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11073: Provides for the use of rooms within a public school at a reasonable rate

This bill allows public school districts to charge a reasonable fee for renting out school rooms to outside groups. The primary change requires that rental rates be set high enough to cover all expenses incurred by the school. Additionally, the law mandates that any student living in the district cannot be excluded from attending a school event held in a rented room simply because they do not attend that specific school. The legislation applies to all groups using school facilities for the purposes listed in the education law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allows schools to generate revenue by renting facilities and ensures district students cannot be excluded from events, enhancing access and funding.85% confidence

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