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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2326: Provides for home instruction

Deems home instruction which is compliant with the provisions of article 65 of the education law and the home instruction requirements prescribed in the commissioner of education's regulations to be substantially equivalent in amount and quality to the instruction given to students of like age and attainments at the public schools of the city or district where the student resides.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly validates home instruction as equivalent to public school education, expanding educational access options without restrictions or funding cuts.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4888: Relates to a parent's right to know if an employee, volunteer or an administrator of a school district is reprimanded for inappropriate conduct towards their child

Relates to a parent's right to know if an employee, volunteer or an administrator of a school district is reprimanded for inappropriate conduct towards their child; enacts "parent's right to know" act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student safety by mandating disclosure of staff misconduct, aligning with educational environment safeguards80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7362: Requires all school employees complete student mental wellness training

Requires all school employees complete student mental wellness training on identifying signs and symptoms of mental health issues, eating disorders, behavioral health disorders, and substance use disorders, the use of evidence-based training programs including, but not limited to, mental health first aid or core elements of such programs to the extent practicable, and safe de-escalation of crisis situations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mental wellness training for school staff to identify student mental health issues, directly enhancing student support programs and safety in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental wellness training for school staff to identify mental health issues, directly supporting mental health services as defined in the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4080: Requires school districts to establish a language assistance program for limited English proficient parents of students

Requires school districts to establish a language assistance program for limited English proficient parents of students; requires record keeping and annual reporting; permits districts to jointly establish such programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires language assistance for LEP parents, expanding educational access and parental engagement in K-12 schools.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4638: Requires the commissioner of education to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts

Requires the commissioner to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of AANHPI history curriculum, enhancing educational content and diversity in K-12 schools per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2046: Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program

Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program to provide additional educational opportunities for students at certain universities and colleges in the state to enroll in academic programs that lead to a degree or degrees required for licensure in any of the mental health professions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates mental health degree programs at universities to expand educational access and workforce preparation in higher education, directly advancing educational opportunity.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mental health education programs to train professionals, directly supporting workforce development for mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1087: Relates to enacting the making equitable and alternative lunches (MEAL) act

Enacts the "making equitable and alternative lunches (MEAL) act"; requires a public school to offer a plant-based food option, a halal food option and a kosher food option as an alternative to every meal or snack offered in food service to any student who chooses such alternative meal or snack as an option.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusive meal options in public schools, enhancing dietary access and accommodations for students, directly supporting K-12 educational access and inclusivity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6470: Enacts the "nonpublic dignity for all students act"

Prohibits discrimination against and harassment or bullying of students by employees or students on private, religious or denominational school property or at a school function; provides immunity from civil liability for a person making a good faith report of discrimination, harassment or bullying to authorities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits discrimination/harassment in private schools, protecting student safety and access in educational settings per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7372: Relates to student financial aid programs

Relates to student financial aid programs; allows absence because of uniformed service, maternity/paternity, FMLA, or due to compensable injury to be creditable time.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows creditable time for absences (military, family, injury) in financial aid programs, ensuring continued access to student aid and supporting educational continuity.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allows absence due to uniformed service (military) to count as creditable time in student financial aid, directly supporting veterans' educational access and benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4485: Continues the New York state pathways in technology early college high school program in this state

Continues the New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School Program in this state; requires the commissioner to allocate funds for new P-TECH programs for the purposes of preparing eligible academically at-risk and/or economically disadvantaged students for high-skill jobs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationContinues P-TECH program with mandatory funding for new programs targeting at-risk students, expanding educational access and funding.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds P-TECH programs preparing disadvantaged students for tech careers, advancing workforce development in technology education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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