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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3774: Relates to taxation of state correctional facility properties for schools

This bill exempts state-owned land containing correctional facilities from property tax assessments for school funding purposes. It amends tax law to specifically exclude such lands (excluding state-built improvements) from taxable status, meaning these properties will no longer contribute to school tax rolls. The change applies to assessment rolls prepared on or after the effective date (January 1 following enactment). This directly affects state correctional facilities by removing their land value from local school tax calculations. The bill does not alter tax treatment of improvements on these properties or impact other types of state-owned land.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts state correctional land from school tax rolls, reducing school funding revenue. Defunds public education programs.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExempts correctional facility land from property tax, reducing potential school funding revenue as land no longer contributes to school tax rolls.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding Testing & Assessment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7752: Authorizes the chancellor of the city district to control and operate certain specialized high schools in the city of New York

Authorizes the chancellor of the city district to control and operate certain specialized high schools in the city of New York; establishes a commission on middle school achievement to provide guidance, advice, and make recommendations to the chancellor of the city district on matters pertaining to education policy, performance and innovation in New York city middle schools; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes commission to guide education policy, performance, and innovation in NYC middle schools, directly advancing educational governance and improvement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 319: Relates to educational leave for eligible incarcerated individuals

Provides that for the purposes of educational leave, an eligible incarcerated individual shall include an incarcerated individual who is within two years of being an eligible incarcerated individual.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands educational leave eligibility for incarcerated individuals, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key aspects of criminal justice reform in corrections.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for incarcerated individuals by extending eligibility for educational leave, aligning with 'educational access' under the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1199: Relates to providing transportation for children with a disability

Relates to providing transportation for children with a disability; removes the requirement that a child attends the school the district is providing transportation to for the purpose of receiving services or programs similar to special educational programs recommended for such child by the local committee on special education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves unnecessary attendance requirement for transportation of disabled children, improving access to educational services without restricting programs or funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill ensures transportation access for disabled children by removing attendance barriers, directly advancing transportation services for a vulnerable group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Special Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5993: Relates to a tax credit for employers who contribute to a college choice tuition savings account on behalf of an employee

This bill creates a tax credit for employers who contribute to employees' college savings accounts. Employers can claim a credit equal to their contribution (up to $5,000 per employee) toward a "family tuition account" established under New York's Education Law. The credit directly reduces the employer's income tax bill for the year, with any unused portion treated as an overpayment refundable without interest. It applies to contributions made on behalf of employees for college tuition savings, not to employee contributions or other account types.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing employer income tax, providing direct tax relief under Budget & Taxes policy framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax credit for employer contributions to college savings, expanding higher education access and funding through private savings incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4091: Establishes an educational program related to the prevention of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia bias and discrimination based on religion, race, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression

Establishes an educational program related to the prevention of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia bias and discrimination based on religion, race, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes an educational program to prevent bias and discrimination in schools, promoting inclusive learning environments and enhancing school programs per topic definition.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 706: Relates to requiring guidance counselors in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high and senior high school

Requires at least one full-time guidance counselor to be employed in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior and senior high school throughout the state; sets duties of guidance counselors.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates full-time guidance counselors in all K-12 schools, directly enhancing student support services and program quality per education indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 1046: Requires instruction on dating violence prevention and healthy relationships

Requires health instruction to include age-appropriate instruction on dating violence prevention and healthy relationships for students in grades seven through twelve.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of dating violence prevention curriculum in grades 7-12, enhancing student health education programs and aligning with educational access goals.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5698: Relates to the creation of the health professional nutrition education office

This bill creates a new Office of Health Professional Nutrition Education within New York's Department of Health. The office will directly assist medical schools, nursing programs, and other health professional training institutions in developing curricula focused on diet and nutrition. Key provisions include helping programs establish nutrition education standards, applying for research grants to improve nutrition training, and producing triennial reports to the legislature on progress and policy options. The office will also coordinate with a governor-appointed advisory council and provide public access to council meetings.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates office to assist health professional programs in developing nutrition curricula, directly supporting higher education curriculum enhancement and research funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates office to enhance nutrition education in health professional curricula, strengthening provider training in a key healthcare area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6807: Provides for the employment of mental health professionals by school districts

This bill requires all New York public school districts (except New York City) to employ certified school psychologists and licensed school social workers to provide mental health services. It amends education law to mandate these professionals as part of required school mental health services, including evaluations, assessments, and interventions for students' mental health needs. The law specifies these roles must be in addition to staff required under federal special education law (IDEA), directly affecting every public school district and all students attending those schools. The bill defines the scope of services, including confidentiality protocols and school environment recommendations, without altering existing health service requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school districts to hire certified mental health professionals, expanding student support services without reducing existing staff per IDEA requirements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates school districts to employ mental health professionals, expanding student access to mental health services per summary, directly supporting mental health care provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Special Education Student Health Mental Health

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