Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6490: Requires instruction in arts and music education to be incorporated into curriculums for all public school students

Requires instruction in arts and music education to be incorporated into curriculums for all public school students; requires school districts to ensure that appropriately certified teachers are providing such education; authorizes rules and regulations consistent with such provisions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates arts/music curriculum integration for all public schools, strengthening educational access and program requirements per bill language.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5886: Requires certain public and nonpublic schools to provide transportation or reimburse costs incurred for such transportation for certain students

Requires certain public and nonpublic schools to provide transportation or reimburse costs incurred for such transportation for certain students residing in an area containing at least three hundred students within a one-mile radius.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires schools to provide transportation for students in accessible areas, directly expanding educational access by removing a barrier to attendance.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates schools to provide/reimburse student transportation costs, advancing access to transportation services as part of public transit infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Transportation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2219: Establishes the "New York Teach Program" conditional tuition waiver

Establishes the New York Teach Program conditional tuition waiver; requires participants to teach at hard to staff school districts for four years after graduation in order to have tuition waived in full for accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs in education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition waiver for education degrees with service requirement in hard-to-staff districts, supporting teacher recruitment and retention in underserved schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 548: Provides for accountability in state assessments to determine graduation, grade promotion or adequate yearly progress

Provides for accountability in state assessments by creating a regents review board to audit assessments used to determine grade promotion, graduation and adequate yearly progress by requiring a written report, implementation of an auditing and review of pilot and/or field testing of the standardized tests used to ensure validity, reliability, alignment to standards and appropriateness of use.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes review board to ensure test validity/alignment for graduation/promotion, strengthening assessment accountability in K-12 education system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6791: Provides for the time period bases and manner of payment of employment preparation education apportionment state aid

This bill changes how New York State funds job training programs for students in public schools. It sets specific payment schedules: schools submit reports by December 31, March 31, and June 30, with payments issued in April, July, and October. The total annual funding cap is $96 million, and payments for students who already earned diplomas are limited separately. This affects school districts offering employment preparation education, ensuring state aid is paid in installments without counting toward district spending calculations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill structures state aid payments for job training programs within a $96M annual cap, ensuring timely disbursement of existing funds to support education programs through fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes state aid payment structure for employment preparation education programs, providing funding mechanism within education funding framework.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3909: Establishes workplace readiness week to educate minors in relation to their workplace rights

Establishes workplace readiness week to educate minors in relation to their workplace rights; requires eleventh and twelfth graders to receive education on workplace rights; requires a document on workplace rights to be provided to any minor seeking working papers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates workplace rights education for 11th/12th graders, expanding curriculum to enhance student workplace readiness within K-12 education framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEducates minors on workplace rights, advancing worker protection for young employees through mandatory education and documentation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 3334: 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 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history in school curricula, enhancing educational content and diversity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3121: Relates to granting in-state tuition for community college for individuals who have received letters of acceptance to the military

This bill (S 3121) changes community college tuition rates for specific military-connected students. It grants in-state tuition rates to students who have received official letters of acceptance to join the military, regardless of their state residency. It also extends this benefit to spouses/dependents of active-duty military stationed in the state, those using GI Bill benefits, and spouses/dependents of military members not currently stationed in the state. The policy directly affects these student groups by requiring community colleges to charge them the lower resident tuition rate instead of out-of-state fees.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for military-connected students by granting in-state community college tuition, directly supporting higher education affordability and accessibility.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends in-state tuition to GI Bill users and military dependents, directly expanding veteran education benefits and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Military Families Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4390: Relates to payments made by school districts to charter schools

This bill requires school districts to directly pay charter schools for federal or state aid tied to students with disabilities, based on the level of services the charter school provides for those students. Payments must be made in quarterly installments aligned with the district's state aid schedule, and initial payments for a charter school's first year are based on projected enrollment (later adjusted using actual enrollment data). The commissioner of education determines final payment amounts, and school districts may reduce payments through agreements outlined in the charter. This change ensures charter schools receive accurate, timely funding for disability-related services, directly affecting school districts and charter schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates direct payments to charter schools for disability-related services, ensuring proper funding allocation for students with disabilities per state aid schedules.92% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Special Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 638: Relates to reimbursement of non-public and private schools where COVID testing is being mandated

This bill requires the state to reimburse non-public and private schools for costs incurred when the state mandates COVID-19 testing for students, teachers, and staff in in-person school settings. It directly affects all non-public and private schools subject to such state-mandated testing requirements. The state must cover these costs through a process established by the Commissioner of Education, who will create rules and procedures for reimbursement. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires state to fund school testing reimbursements, increasing budget allocation for mandated programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationReimburses non-public/private schools for mandated COVID testing costs, providing direct state funding to support school operations during pandemic requirements.95% confidence

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