Education (K-12 Education)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4413: Relates to certain educational requirements for public assistance

Relates to requiring participation in education programs leading to a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma for those seeking public assistance.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates education program participation for public assistance recipients, expanding educational access and aligning with support indicators for advancing attainment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1208: Provides for a gun violence prevention program in the public schools

Provides for a gun violence prevention program in the public schools; provides that the program is to be developed by the department of education in conjunction with other state agencies and educational organizations and is to be made available to schools for use in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade; provides for a report to the governor and the legislature on the program; enacts the "gun violence prevention act".

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes gun violence prevention program in K-12 schools via education department, enhancing student safety and school environment as part of educational infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 8044: Establishes the libraries literacy education guidance act

This bill establishes the "libraries literacy education guidance act," directing the State Librarian to provide guidance on evidence-based practices for literacy education. This guidance, focusing on reading competency areas like phonemic awareness, phonics, and comprehension, will be distributed to all public and association libraries in New York state. It is primarily for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, with modified guidance for older students and adults. The State Librarian must update this guidance every two years, considering feedback from the libraries.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes evidence-based literacy guidance for K-12 students, directly advancing curriculum standards and educational access through state library resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries

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died · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 1111: Creates a single, streamlined process whereby combination pre-kindergarten and daycare programs may be certified to operate

Creates a single, streamlined process whereby a facility or program operating both a pre-kindergarten program and a daycare program may apply for and receive any certification, licensing, or other requirement otherwise necessary to operate a pre-kindergarten program or daycare program under the laws of the state.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationStreamlines certification for combined pre-K/daycare programs, reducing administrative barriers and expanding access to early childhood education services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 6858: Provides for daily recess for elementary students

Requires each school district to ensure that every public school in which school days exceed five hours in duration provides up to thirty minutes of daily recess within the school day for all students in kindergarten through fifth grade and for students in sixth grade who attend an elementary school.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates daily recess for K-5, enhancing student well-being and school programs, aligning with support indicators for student program improvements95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6208: Relates to screening and services for dyslexic children

This bill requires all New York school districts to screen every student for dyslexia starting in kindergarten, continuing annually until second grade. Screenings must use evidence-based, low-cost tools to identify children with dyslexia or similar reading difficulties early. If identified, schools must provide small-group, multi-sensory phonics instruction as an additional service to support these students. The law directly affects public school districts and students with dyslexia, mandating specific screening and intervention procedures under state education law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates early dyslexia screening and evidence-based phonics instruction for K-2 students, directly enhancing student support programs in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1881: Requires the New York city department of education to create more gifted and talented programs and classes

Requires the New York city department of education to create more gifted and talented programs and classes in all school districts with elementary kindergarten through fifth grade and intermediate sixth through eighth grade with four or more classes per grade for students who shall gain entry through academic merit rather than through an admissions examination; authorizes automatic admission to a gifted and talented program in intermediate sixth through eighth grade for those students in elementary grades kindergarten through fifth grade who are currently enrolled in such program; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates expansion of gifted programs, enhancing student opportunities through merit-based access rather than exams, directly advancing educational access and program quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1660: Relates to mandatory continuing education for teachers relating to mental health issues

This bill (A 1660) requires New York teachers and school leaders to complete mandatory mental health-related training as part of their continuing education for license renewal. It mandates the development of course materials covering topics like identifying mental health signs, crisis de-escalation, eating disorders, and behavioral health disorders, to be included in existing continuing education requirements. Teachers must complete this training at least twice during each five-year license renewal period. The policy directly affects all licensed K-12 educators in New York who need to maintain their teaching credentials. The bill specifies that training must include evidence-based programs like Mental Health First Aid, without changing the overall 100-hour continuing education requirement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mental health training for teachers, strengthening educator preparedness and student mental health support in schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health training for teachers to identify issues and de-escalate crises, strengthening school-based mental health support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4668: Awards high school diplomas to veterans; repealer

This bill creates a program allowing veterans who served honorably in the U.S. military but couldn't complete high school to earn a diploma based on their service experience. It removes outdated requirements (like limiting eligibility to World War II veterans) and directs the education commissioner to develop the program. The law takes effect immediately, enabling eligible veterans to receive diplomas without needing to complete traditional coursework. This directly affects veterans who left school early for military service, offering a formal recognition of their skills gained during service.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for veterans by creating diploma pathway without traditional coursework, directly aligning with 'expands educational access' support indicator.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates diploma program for veterans who left school for military service, expanding educational benefits without traditional requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6594: Provides school preference when a student is applying to the same public elementary or middle school as a sibling

Provides that in a city with a population of one million or more, where a student is applying to attend a public elementary or middle school and such student has a sibling who already attends such school, such student whose application is pending shall be given preference for admission.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides sibling preference in school admission, expanding access for students with siblings attending the same school in large cities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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