Education

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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3113: Prohibits certain sex offenders from residing near school grounds

Prohibits certain sex offenders from residing within 1,350 feet of school grounds, except that in cities having a population of one million or more, no such sex offender may reside within 500 feet of school grounds; establishes a violation thereof shall be a class C felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes stricter residence restrictions for sex offenders with felony penalties, expanding criminalization and limiting offender rights within sentencing framework.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits sex offenders near schools, enhancing student safety and protecting school environments as part of educational safety measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 5, 2026

A 940: Requires the establishment of an appeals process for students who are denied the state resident tuition rate at any public university or college

This bill requires all public universities and community colleges in the state to create a formal appeals process for students denied the in-state tuition rate. It directly affects students who receive a written denial of resident tuition status, regardless of their immigration status. The law mandates institutions establish clear time limits for filing appeals and responding to them, and requires posting detailed appeal information on their websites. The key change is creating a standardized, accessible process for students to challenge tuition classification decisions, without altering the existing eligibility criteria for resident status.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by requiring standardized appeals for in-state tuition denials at public universities, directly addressing barriers to higher education affordability.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill A 940 creates an appeals process for in-state tuition denials for all students, explicitly including those 'regardless of their immigration status,' which can advance immigrant access to higher education.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8034: Relates to mandatory continuing education for teachers relating to immigrant focused trauma-informed practices

Requires continuing teacher and leader education to include courses, programs and activities related to immigrant focused trauma-informed practices to support students who are dealing with adverse childhood or adolescent experiences as a result of immigration status.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates teacher training in trauma-informed practices for immigrant students, strengthening educator support for at-risk youth and improving student access to trauma-sensitive education.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates teacher education on immigrant-focused trauma-informed practices to support students affected by immigration status, providing immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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