Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 5468: Moves the Amistad Commission from the department of state to the state education department

This bill transfers the Amistad Commission from the Department of State to the New York State Education Department. The commission, which focuses on promoting education about the African slave trade, slavery in America, and African-American contributions, will now operate under the Education Department's oversight. Key provisions include moving all commission-related functions, pending matters, and staff support to the Education Department, while maintaining the commission's existing duties like compiling educator volunteers and recommending curricula. The transfer does not change the commission's educational mission or voting structure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill transfers Amistad Commission (focused on educational content about slavery/African-American contributions) to Education Department, ensuring education-focused oversight and maintaining its mission.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2720: Enacts the "solar for schools act"; appropriation

Enacts the solar for schools act which provides grants for eligible school districts to purchase and install solar and geothermal power sources; defines terms; directs the New York state energy and research development authority to establish such grant program; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes specific appropriation for school solar grants, directly increasing public service funding through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school solar installations, improving infrastructure and reducing operational costs for K-12 schools.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for solar/geothermal installations in schools, directly funding renewable energy infrastructure and advancing clean energy adoption through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds solar/geothermal installations for schools, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing carbon footprint through direct environmental protection measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 376: Requires the department of education to report information regarding counselors, social workers and psychologists in schools

Requires the department of education to report information regarding counselors, social workers and psychologists in schools and to implement a plan to increase the school counselor, school social worker and school psychologist to student ratio to nationally accepted standards and provide funding for such.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires funding to meet national staff-to-student ratios for counselors/social workers, directly advancing student support resources per education indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates increased mental health professional ratios in schools and funding, directly advancing mental health services access per healthcare topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5750: Directs the commissioner of education to promulgate regulations providing for the decertification of a teacher convicted of a felony

Requires the commissioner of education to promulgate regulations that provide for the immediate decertification of any teacher who is convicted of a felony under NY law or any offense under the laws of another jurisdiction that would be a felony under NY law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates decertification of teachers convicted of felonies, strengthening educator standards and protecting student safety through professional conduct enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9131: Establishes the foster care higher education scholarship pilot program

Establishes the foster care higher education scholarship pilot program; grants awards for the purpose of enhancing opportunities for higher education for children and young adults receiving foster care services in New York.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates scholarship program for foster youth in higher education, directly expanding access and funding for educational opportunities through targeted financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5727: Provides an itemized deduction for expenses for course-mandated supplies for eligible college students paid by taxpayers

This bill creates a new tax deduction for taxpayers who pay for required college course supplies (like textbooks or lab materials). It allows a deduction equal to 25% of these expenses in 2001, increasing to 50% in 2002, 75% in 2003, and 100% for all years after 2003. The deduction applies only to taxpayers who do not claim a separate credit for college expenses under another tax provision. It directly affects college students' families or individuals who pay for these mandatory supplies out of pocket.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for college supplies, reducing taxable income for families - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax relief for college course supplies, reducing financial barriers for students and supporting higher education access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3076: Enacts the "higher education closure advanced notice act"

Enacts the "higher education closure advanced notice act"; requires an institution of higher education to provide notice of an order of closure that can be reasonably expected to cause an interruption in the continuity of a program of higher education for affected students at least ninety days before such order of closure takes effect; provides exceptions where an institution of higher education is not required to provide notice of such an order of closure at least ninety days before such order of closure takes effect; provides for a civil penalty for violations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires 90-day notice for higher education closures to protect student continuity, preventing abrupt program interruptions and ensuring educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7436: Provides that a person is guilty of harassment in the first degree if such person strikes, shoves, kicks, et cetera a school employee

Provides that a person is guilty of harassment in the first degree, a class B misdemeanor, when such person strikes, shoves, kicks or otherwise subjects a school employee to physical contact or attempts or threatens to do the same while such school employee is engaged in the performance of such person's duties as a school employee.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by creating new misdemeanor offense for physical contact with school employees, aligning with 'oppose' indicator of increased criminalization.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects school employees from physical harm, enhancing safety for educators in schools, aligning with education safety protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6079: Provides a deduction in determining personal income tax for the cost of textbooks at a New York private or public college or university

Provides a deduction in determining personal income tax for the cost of textbooks at a New York private or public college or university by a taxpayer or such taxpayer's eligible dependent; defines "eligible dependent" and "qualified education expenses".

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for textbook costs, reducing taxable income for students/families, aligning with tax relief for education expenses95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax deduction for textbook costs at NY colleges, reducing financial barriers for students and expanding access to higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 26, 2026

A 6384: Relates to the number and duties of assistant principals to be assigned to school districts in the city of New York

This bill requires every New York City public school to have at least one certified assistant principal. It specifies that assistant principals must oversee school safety and operations when the principal is absent and may be required to attend training to address educational needs or improve school performance. The law directly affects NYC schools, administrators, and staff by establishing minimum staffing standards for school safety and management. The bill aims to ensure consistent supervision and support across all schools in the city school district.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires certified assistant principals for school safety/operations and mandates performance training - strengthens school management oversight per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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