Education

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10429: Relates to development of school library collection policies

This bill requires school boards to create written policies for managing their school library collections. The new rules mandate that these policies outline clear steps for selecting, buying, reviewing, and removing library materials while considering educational goals and community needs. Additionally, the bill ensures that certified librarians play a key role in these decisions and requires districts to share their policies online and use models provided by state library systems.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens school library infrastructure by mandating clear collection policies and ensuring certified librarians lead decisions, enhancing educational resources and access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries School Safety Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 11399: Establishes the crimes of grooming of a child in the first and second degree and predatory sexual misconduct toward a child enrolled in school in the first and second degree

Enacts the "New York state child anti-grooming act" which establishes the crimes of grooming of a child in the first and second degree and predatory sexual misconduct toward a child enrolled in school in the first and second degree; updates the codes of conduct in schools to include training on predatory misconduct and grooming; requires updates to mandatory reporter training; classifies grooming of a child in the first degree and predatory sexual misconduct towards a child in the first degree as a sex offense for the sex offender registry.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens student safety by criminalizing grooming and updating school conduct codes and mandatory reporter training.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 1, 2026

S 10158: Provides that transportation shall be provided to all children attending grades kindergarten through twelve who live within a fifteen mile radius of the school they legally attend

Provides that transportation shall be provided to all children attending grades kindergarten through twelve who live within a fifteen mile radius of the school they legally attend; provides that such transportation may also be provided for such students to before-and/or-after-school child care locations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates transportation for K-12 students, expanding educational access and removing logistical barriers to attendance.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates provision of transportation for K-12 students, directly expanding access to transit services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Transportation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 26, 2026

S 10573: Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures in schools in the state

This bill prohibits schools in the state from using timeout boxes, closets, or any secluded physical enclosures to isolate children. It defines a timeout box as any room or structure where a child is isolated and specifies that the ban applies to a wide range of educational settings, including public schools, charter schools, and private institutions serving students with disabilities. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage, removing the legal ability for schools to employ these isolation methods for student discipline.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student safety and well-being by banning isolation devices, enhancing educational access and school infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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passed · New York · Senate May 27, 2026

J 2137: Commending the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2026 in the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

This Senate Resolution honors the valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2026 across all school districts in New York's 1st Senate District. The bill formally recognizes these top students for their academic achievements and exemplary character, listing specific individuals from each district. It directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to commend these students and authorizes the transmission of official copies of the resolution to them. This measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than establishing new policy requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors top students, recognizing academic achievements and exemplary character, which validates and encourages educational excellence.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10518: Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to Vanderbilt University for the construction of facilities

This bill authorizes the Dormitory Authority to provide financial assistance to Vanderbilt University for building, designing, and improving facilities on its Chelsea Square campus. By amending the Public Authorities Law, the legislation enables the university to access funds for construction, refinancing, and rehabilitation projects without requiring new state legislation for each specific initiative. The changes take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the university to proceed with its planned campus development using the authorized financing mechanisms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes funding for university facility construction and rehabilitation, directly supporting higher education infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10506: Provides enhanced building aid for school construction projects in municipalities that meet transit-oriented development or housing growth benchmarks

Provides that for any school district located wholly or partially within a municipality that meets transit-oriented development or housing growth benchmarks, the approved building aid ratio for any eligible capital construction project shall be increased by five percentage points.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases school construction funding by raising the building aid ratio, directly strengthening fiscal support for public education infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases building aid for school construction projects, directly enhancing school infrastructure and funding.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases funding for school construction in municipalities meeting housing growth benchmarks, incentivizing housing development.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill incentivizes transit-oriented development and housing growth, directly promoting sustainable transportation and public transit usage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

J 2224: Commending Class of 2026 Valedictorian Fatimah Braimah and Salutatorian Gendrys Torres of World Academy for Total Community High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

This bill formally honors Fatimah Braimah and Gendrys Torres, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2026 at World Academy for Total Community High School. It recognizes their academic achievements and contributions to their school and community without creating any new laws or changing existing policies. The resolution directs that copies of the commendation be sent to the two students as a gesture of official appreciation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors top students, recognizing academic achievements and fostering positive educational recognition.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10145: Relates to the practice of banning books by publicly funded libraries

Provides that publicly funded libraries may not ban books because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval; directs school districts to adopt the ALA library bill of rights.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects academic freedom and access to information in libraries and schools, preventing censorship based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11244: Requires an annual report on the New York state college choice tuition savings program and the translation of vital documents in the most common non-English languages

Requires an annual report on the New York state college choice tuition savings program to be delivered to the governor and the legislature and posted on the comptroller's website and the translation of vital documents in the most common non-English languages.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances educational access by reporting on tuition savings and improving language access for vital documents.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates translation of vital documents in common non-English languages, facilitating access to essential services for immigrants.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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