Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1061: Establishes the community literacy fund

Establishes community literacy programs and the community literacy fund to provide grants to non-profit organizations that assist adults in reading, writing, math, English language proficiency, and problem-solving skills.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for adult literacy programs, directly funding educational access and skills development for non-profits.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4663: Establishes the New York state school safety and security act

Establishes the New York state school safety and security act; establishes the office of school safety and security to perform assessments of educational facilities for safety and security and provide safety and security training; establishes the school safety and security advisory board to establish school safety and security best practices and resources; imposes a one percent tax on mobile sports wagering to fund such office.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes 1% tax on mobile sports wagering to fund school safety programs, directly allocating new revenue for public safety services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds school safety infrastructure via 1% mobile wagering tax, creating office for facility assessments/training to enhance school security within educational environment.92% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6513: Establishes a task force on ensuring black people today have an equitable position in education, economic development and other fields and disciplines

Establishes a task force on the issues facing black people since the end of slavery in the United States and holistic solutions to ensure that black people have an equitable position in education, economic development and other fields and disciplines.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes task force to address educational inequities for Black people and ensure equitable position in education, directly advancing equity goals.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6636: Relates to the burden of proof for appeal procedures for children with handicapping conditions

Relates to the burden of proof for appeal procedures for children with handicapping conditions; shifts the burden to the parent or person in parental relationship.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationShifts burden of proof to parents in disability appeals, restricting access to educational accommodations for children with handicapping conditions.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7719: Enacts the End Bullying and Discrimination in Schools Everywhere (BEACON) Act

Strengthens protections against discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived immigration status, and to improve implementation and oversight under the Dignity for All Students Act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationStrengthens school protections against bullying/discrimination, advancing student safety under Dignity for All Students Act, directly supporting educational access and climate.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly strengthens protections against discrimination based on immigration status in schools, directly advancing immigrant rights and safety per the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8191: Relates to requirements for a course of instruction relating to the Holocaust and genocide

Bill S 8191 amends the education law to establish specific requirements for instruction on the Holocaust and genocide in New York schools. It mandates that all public elementary and high schools include a unit of instruction on the Nazi atrocities of 1933-1945, known as the Holocaust. Additionally, schools must incorporate an instruction unit studying other acts of genocide, such as the Armenian Genocide, the Famine-Genocide in Ukraine, and atrocities in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and Sudan. The Commissioner of Education may provide instructional materials, but individual school boards will determine the minimum instruction time for these units.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates Holocaust and genocide education in K-12 curriculum, strengthening educational content standards and historical instruction requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6115: Exempts from sales and use tax zero-emission school buses

This bill removes sales and use tax on zero-emission school buses and all parts or equipment needed to operate them. It directly affects school districts purchasing these buses by lowering their upfront costs. The tax exemption covers the buses themselves and any required components, such as charging systems or maintenance parts. This policy change makes zero-emission school buses more affordable for public school systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts school buses from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to school districts purchasing zero-emission vehicles, aligning with tax relief indicators for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, reducing upfront costs for school districts to adopt cleaner transportation infrastructure, directly supporting school operational improvements.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts zero-emission school buses from taxes, reducing costs to promote cleaner transportation and lower emissions, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts zero-emission school buses from taxes, lowering costs to promote sustainable transportation adoption by school districts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 175: Creates a tax credit for businesses that develop a "college to work" program, paying the tuition of individuals in exchange for future employment

Creates a tax credit for businesses that develop a "college to work" program, paying the tuition of individuals in exchange for the individual committing to work for the business after the individual's graduation from an institution of higher learning; provides the tax credit shall be for twenty-five percent of the individual's tuition expenses not to exceed five thousand dollars.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 25% tax credit for businesses (up to $5k/tuition), reducing tax liability and incentivizing private sector investment in education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates tax credit for business-funded tuition in higher education, directly enhancing access and reducing student costs through employer partnerships.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credit funding for business-sponsored education-to-employment programs, advancing workforce development and job placement opportunities.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6430: Relates to assistance for SUNY and CUNY students experiencing homelessness

Provides assistance for SUNY and CUNY students experiencing homelessness; designates liaison officers on campuses; creates systems for students experiencing homelessness to access support services and other resources available to the students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides direct assistance and support systems for homeless SUNY/CUNY students, enhancing educational access and resource availability for vulnerable higher education students.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides direct assistance to homeless students via campus liaisons and support systems, addressing homelessness - a core housing issue per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4243: Creates an income driven repayment plan for private student loans held by New York state banking institutions

S 4243 creates an income-driven repayment plan for New York residents with private student loans held by New York state banking institutions. It caps monthly payments at 15% of income above the federal poverty level for the borrower's family size, requiring annual income and family size verification. Borrowers who qualify for "partial financial hardship" can enroll, with payments adjusted yearly based on income changes. After 10 years of on-time payments (120 total), remaining loan balances may be forgiven, though forgiven amounts could be subject to New York state income tax. This directly affects New York residents with eligible private student loans from NY banks facing financial strain.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill reduces financial barriers for higher education by creating income-driven repayment for private student loans, expanding access to postsecondary education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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