Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3099: Relates to certain student organizations which are ineligible for funding

Prohibits certain student organizations which participate in discrimination or intolerance from receiving funding from SUNY, CUNY or community colleges.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prohibits funding for discriminatory student organizations at public colleges, protecting educational environment from discrimination. Aligns with 'protect' under support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6947: Authorizes the removal from a teacher's classroom of a violent pupil

Authorizes the removal from a teacher's classroom of a violent pupil; establishes that such pupil shall only return to the classroom with the consent of the teacher if the pupil committed an act of violence against a teacher.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects teachers by enabling removal of violent students and requiring teacher consent for return, enhancing classroom safety within K-12 education policies.92% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4854: Relates to restrictions on authority for the withholding of public monies from educational institutions

Provides that the commissioner of education may also withhold from any district or city its share of the public money of the state for willfully disobeying any provision of law, or for such decisions, orders or regulations as aforesaid whose willful violation constitutes an immediate threat to the health, safety, education or welfare of students, employees or visitors at such common school, educational institution, school district or public school.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables withholding funds for violations threatening student safety/welfare, enforcing compliance to protect educational environment85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6901: Establishes the healthy and safe students act

Establishes the healthy and safe students act; requires comprehensive sexuality instruction for students in grades K-12 which includes a model curricula for comprehensive sexuality education and at a minimum conforms to the content and scope of national sexuality education standards.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates comprehensive sexuality curriculum for K-12 per national standards, enhancing educational content and aligning with curriculum-focused support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2143: Awards high school diplomas to veterans; repealer

S 2143 allows veterans who served in the U.S. military under honorable conditions but couldn't complete high school to receive a high school diploma based on their military experience. It repeals outdated provisions and creates a program where the education commissioner develops a process to award diplomas to eligible veterans. The bill directly affects veterans who were unable to finish secondary education due to military service, regardless of the conflict they served in. This replaces prior law that only covered World War II veterans, expanding eligibility to all qualifying veterans.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates pathway for veterans to earn high school diplomas missed due to military service, expanding educational access for a specific group within K-12 education framework.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides high school diplomas to veterans who served honorably but couldn't complete education, directly expanding educational benefits and recognizing service through credentialing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5099: Relates to tuition scholarship award programs for certain resident and non-resident medical students

Relates to tuition scholarship award programs for certain resident and non-resident medical students attending approved medical programs on a full-time basis.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates tuition scholarship programs for medical students, expanding access to higher education through direct funding. Directly supports higher education as defined in the topic.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds medical education to increase healthcare workforce, supporting medical professionals as part of healthcare infrastructure92% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2094: Requires the state to provide state funds to community colleges for additional operating costs associated with an increase in the state minimum wage

Requires the state to provide state funds to community colleges for additional operating costs associated with an increase in the state minimum wage; requires the board of trustees of community colleges to report to the state comptroller on an annual basis the amount of such additional operating costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state funding for community college operating costs tied to minimum wage increase, directly allocating public funds to cover essential service costs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires state funds for community college operating costs due to minimum wage increase, directly funding higher education institutions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures funding for community colleges facing higher costs due to minimum wage increases, enabling wage hikes without institutional budget strain.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Higher Education Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3561: Enacts the "go green schools act" to assist school districts in converting to renewable energy systems

Enacts the "go green schools act" to assist school districts in converting to renewable energy sources as a primary source of energy; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study and make recommendations for such purpose.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves school infrastructure by requiring renewable energy conversion, aligning with educational facility enhancements per support indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates school districts to convert to renewable energy as primary source and directs NYSERDA study for renewable adoption - clear renewable energy promotion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates renewable energy conversion for schools, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing emissions per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5358: Allows excelsior scholarship awards to be used for tuition and non-tuition expenses

This bill expands the Excelsior Scholarship program to allow recipients to use scholarship funds for room and board expenses, in addition to tuition. Previously, funds covered only tuition costs up to $5,500 annually. The bill specifies that after tuition is paid using other aid (like federal grants), any remaining scholarship amount can cover non-tuition costs like housing, without exceeding the $5,500 total limit. It directly affects New York students receiving the Excelsior Scholarship who face non-tuition education expenses. The change applies to all eligible students at participating public colleges and universities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands scholarship coverage to include housing, reducing financial barriers for students and increasing educational access under the Excelsior program.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands scholarship to cover room and board (housing expenses), making housing more affordable for students directly.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8315: Relates to student age eligibility for certain programs and benefits

This bill proposes to extend the age of eligibility for certain educational programs and benefits for students with disabilities from 21 to 22 years old. It would allow students with disabilities to receive a high school diploma from specific educational facilities or districts until age 22. The bill also permits vocational education and extension boards to provide transportation to career education classes for these students until they turn 22, adjusting related funding mechanisms. Additionally, it updates the definition of "child" for certain educational reporting purposes to include students with disabilities up to age 22.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends educational program eligibility for students with disabilities until age 22, expanding access to diplomas and vocational training programs while adjusting funding mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Special Education

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