Education (K-12 Education)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1517: Relates to hunting, fishing and outdoor education in high school physical education courses

S 1517 requires New York high schools to offer optional hunting, fishing, and outdoor education as a component of physical education courses when requested by 10 or more enrolled students. The bill mandates that schools provide this instruction consistent with state license applicant curriculum, covering topics like hunting/fishing seasons, species regulations, license requirements, recreational opportunities, and the historical role of these activities in the state. It directs the education and environmental conservation departments to jointly develop the required curriculum. The law directly affects public secondary schools and students in grades 9-12 who seek this educational component.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates optional hunting/fishing curriculum in PE, enhancing student program options within education framework85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3270: Relates to the creation of an adult high school workforce development demonstration project

Creates an adult high school workforce development demonstration project in Rochester; defines "adult high school workforce development demonstration project" or "program" to mean a private or independent high school registered by the department which provides adult learners with an appropriate academic environment, career credentialing programs and access to wraparound services provided by the operator or any entity partnered which such operator to address barriers to enable adult learners to pursue and obtain, subject to satisfactory completion of the requirements set forth within this article, a high school diploma.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates adult high school workforce program expanding access to career training and wraparound services for adult learners, advancing educational access as defined in topic description.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates workforce development program to enhance adult employment through career credentialing and wraparound services85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Workforce Development

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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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