Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5987: Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools in certain areas

Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools, or the revision of any charter in, or within a five mile radius of, the Hempstead union free school district, the Uniondale union free school district, or the Roosevelt union free school district.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits new charter schools in specified districts, restricting educational options and limiting school program expansion in those areas.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5064: Relates to establishing a commission for the educational advancement of multilingual learners in New York

Relates to establishing a commission for the educational advancement of multilingual learners in New York; provides such commission shall report on the best practices and legislative recommendations to close the achievement gap and high school graduation rates between multilingual learners and their English proficient peers from prekindergarten through twelfth grade.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes commission to address achievement gaps and improve graduation rates for multilingual learners, advancing educational equity and access in K-12 education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6510: Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York

Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York as an initiative for Black leaders in higher education with a mission to retain and grow from within SUNY a greater proportion of Black professionals at SUNY campuses; creates an eight member advisory council.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Black Leadership Institute to increase Black professional representation in SUNY leadership, promoting diversity and equity in higher education access and retention.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4183: Prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools

Prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools; defines corporal punishment to include prohibiting the use of aversive interventions and time out rooms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans corporal punishment, protecting student safety and advancing school environment standards per education topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6207: Relates to students with dyslexia

This bill requires school districts in cities with over 1 million residents to establish dedicated schools for students with dyslexia and related phonemic language learning differences. These schools must use multi-sensory sequential phonics techniques in all elementary and secondary grades. Additionally, teachers at these schools must complete at least 20 hours of specialized training in this teaching method. The law directly affects dyslexic students in large-city school districts and mandates specific instructional approaches. It takes effect July 1 following enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specialized schools and teacher training for dyslexic students, enhancing educational access and support for a specific learning need95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4243: Exempts Wantagh school district from regulations regarding the use of indigenous mascots

Bill A 4243 exempts the Wantagh Union Free School District from New York State regulations that restrict the use of indigenous names, mascots, and logos. The bill explicitly removes the district's obligation to comply with any relevant law, rule, or regulation - including specific provisions in the state's education codes - regarding these symbols. This exemption takes effect immediately upon enactment, allowing the school district to continue using its current mascot and related imagery without state oversight. The bill directly affects the Wantagh school district by granting it a permanent waiver from these statewide requirements.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill removes state requirement restricting indigenous mascots in schools, opposing educational policy on curriculum representation and cultural sensitivity.92% confidence

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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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