Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 7580: Relates to scholarships for academic excellence

Provides that a scholarship for academic excellence that is declined by a student prior to the end of their high school program shall be granted to the next most qualified student, if practicable.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures unused academic scholarships are reallocated to qualified students, maximizing educational opportunity without new funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8239: Prohibits the commissioner from promulgating any rules or regulations which prevent schools from disallowing biological male students at birth to participate on a team organized for females

Prohibits the commissioner from promulgating any rules or regulations which prevent schools from disallowing biologically male students at birth to participate on a team organized for females where a school determines such biological male student's participation would have an adverse effect on the physical or emotional safety of female participants, or would adversely impact a female student's ability to participate successfully in interschool athletic competition.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts athletic participation access for biological males in female sports, limiting student opportunities within school programs per bill's focus on exclusion criteria.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6511: Establishes an intergenerational educational and mentoring service program to provide assistance to students in elementary schools

Establishes an intergenerational educational and mentoring service program in the state office for the aging to provide assistance by persons age 55 or older to students in elementary schools; details grant funding, based on appropriations; describes reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes mentoring program for elementary students with grant funding, directly supporting student educational access and engagement through intergenerational assistance.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7788: Permits the establishment of reserve funds for costs relating to special education

Permits the establishment of reserve funds for unanticipated costs relating to special education, provided that the amount in such fund shall not exceed four percent of the district's current school year budget.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPermits reserve funds for special education costs, ensuring dedicated resources for unanticipated expenses without reducing overall education funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 538: Relates to the creation of a school-based teen dating violence prevention program

Relates to the creation of a school-based teen dating violence prevention program designed to be incorporated into a school district's existing health curriculum to prevent and reduce the incidence and prevalence of teen dating violence.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill integrates teen dating violence prevention into school health curriculum, enhancing student program support within education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2248: Enacts the college textbook affordability act

Enacts the college textbook affordability act; establishes the New York state open education resources council and the New York state open source digital library; authorizes SUNY campuses and community colleges to adopt open educational resources adoption incentive program campus plans and apply for grants to implement such plans; provides that settlements with the office of the attorney general shall be used to provide assistance to the state university of New York for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes OER programs and grants to reduce textbook costs, expanding access to affordable higher education resources.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes digital library and promotes OER adoption, advancing digital access for education through technology infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education Libraries

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1587: Prohibits cannabis retail and on-site consumption licensees from operating such premises within one thousand feet of the perimeter of a school grounds

Prohibits cannabis retail and on-site consumption licensees from operating such premises within one thousand feet of the perimeter of a school grounds; prohibits the advertising and marketing of cannabis content within one thousand feet of the perimeter of a school grounds, playgrounds, child day care providers, public parks, and libraries.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits cannabis businesses near schools, protecting student safety and school environments, aligning with educational safety policies and school grounds protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2406: Directs the office of mental health to develop materials relating to suicide prevention for school-aged children; authorizes school districts to include suicide prevention in health class curriculum

Directs the office of mental health to develop materials relating to suicide prevention and identifying signs of depression for school-aged children; authorizes school districts to include suicide prevention in health class curriculum.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates suicide prevention education in school health curriculum, enhancing student mental health support within educational programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects mental health office to develop suicide prevention materials for schools, authorizing curriculum inclusion. Expands mental health services in educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5474: Authorizes occupational therapy services to be provided in school to certain students

Authorizes occupational therapy services to be provided in school to students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve with occupational impairments of a severity that does not adversely affect the student's educational performance but does present a barrier to functioning at home or in the community; directs the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations for the provision of such occupational therapy services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes school-based occupational therapy for students with impairments, enhancing educational access and support services for K-12 students.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes school-based occupational therapy services for students with impairments, expanding access to healthcare services without restricting coverage or funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8633: 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 EducationEstablishes parent advisory councils to enhance special education program planning and evaluation, improving student support for disabilities within K-12 education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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