Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 17, 2025

S 2423: Prohibits libraries and library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval

Prohibits libraries and library systems, including school libraries and school library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents book bans in school libraries, protecting student access to diverse materials and supporting educational freedom within K-12 curriculum.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4472: Directs revenue from certain mobile casino gaming activities to be used for school safety and security purposes

This bill directs revenue from mobile casino gaming activities (including internet-based games accessible via mobile devices) to fund school safety and security programs. It requires that at least $10 million or 1% of such gaming revenue - whichever is greater - be allocated annually for school safety expenses, as determined by the education commissioner. The funds are specifically designated for security-related costs in public schools, not general education spending. The bill amends existing finance law to create this dedicated funding stream for school safety, effective immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing mobile casino gaming revenue to fund school safety, increasing dedicated budget allocation for essential security programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects casino gaming revenue to fund school safety/security programs, specifically for security costs in public schools, advancing school infrastructure within education context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4750: Requires the commissioner of education to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services

Requires the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of mental health, to develop model mental health screenings for students and associated guidelines to assist school mental health screeners to perform mental health screening services to identify concerns in students' mental health.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates development of mental health screening guidelines for schools, directly supporting student well-being and educational access through enhanced mental health services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates model mental health screenings for students in schools, advancing early intervention and access to mental health services per healthcare indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 389: Allows school districts to permit home-schooled students to participate in district interscholastic sports

This bill allows New York school districts to create policies enabling home-schooled students to try out for and join district interscholastic sports teams. It requires these students to meet the same academic, health, and behavioral standards as enrolled public school students, including annual academic verification and age/eligibility rules. Home-schooled students would only be eligible to participate with their district of residence and must arrange their own transportation. The policy is optional for school districts and does not mandate participation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by enabling homeschooled students to participate in district sports under same academic/eligibility standards as public school students.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5378: Establishes the school safety specialist act

Establishes the school safety specialist act; establishes a certification and training program for school safety specialists; outlines the roles and duties of school safety specialists.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes school safety specialists to protect school environments, aligning with 'protect' under education policy for student safety and access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3958: Relates to the computation of building aid for the Boquet Valley Central School District

Relates to the computation of building aid for the construction, reconstruction or modernizing of no more than one project by the Boquet Valley Central school district.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state building aid for school infrastructure, directly funding a public service project under state budget appropriations.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides building aid for school infrastructure projects (construction/modernization), directly advancing school facility improvements per education support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5073: Relates to contract cost adjustments in the middle of contract terms for school districts transportation contracts

Provides that contract cost adjustments in the middle of contract terms for school districts transportation contracts shall be at no additional cost to the state, locality or school district unless such amendment is necessary to comply with the statewide transition to zero-emission buses and provided that it has been established by the contractor that there has been at least an equivalent increase in the amount of such contractor's cost of operation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents additional costs for school transportation contracts, protecting district budgets from unexpected expenses that could divert funds from educational priorities.75% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly allows cost adjustments for statewide transition to zero-emission buses, directly supporting renewable energy adoption in school transportation contracts.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates cost adjustments only for zero-emission bus transition, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure without additional state costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6778: Increases tax free contributions to family tuition accounts

This bill (S 6778) increases New York State's tax-free contribution limits for family tuition accounts under the College Choice Tuition Savings Program. It raises the annual limit from $5,000 to $10,000 for individuals or heads of household, and from $10,000 to $20,000 for married couples filing jointly. The change applies only to state income tax (not federal tax) and is available solely to the account owner. The policy takes effect immediately for the current tax year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax-free contribution limits for state income tax, providing tax relief for families under the College Choice Program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases tax-free savings limits for tuition accounts, expanding access to education funding options under New York's program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 4893: Relates to school safety measures

Establishes the New York state school resource officer program; provides for grants for school resource officers (Part A); relates to peace officers who are retired police officers employed by a school district as a school resource officer (Part B); allows retired police officers to be employed by a school district as a school safety officer, school security officer or any other substantially similar position for an annual salary of $50,000 or less to continue to receive their full retirement benefit (Part C).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates school resource officer program with grants and funding for safety personnel, directly enhancing school safety infrastructure within K-12 education context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 29, 2026

A 3204: Enacts the "emergency school relief act of 2026"

Enacts the "emergency school relief act"; makes changes in the percentages for disposition of revenue from lottery prize account to increase the percentage directed to state aid for education funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases education funding by reallocating lottery revenue percentages to state aid, advancing public service budget priorities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases lottery revenue allocation to education funding, directly advancing state aid for schools per bill's summary.95% confidence

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