Education (Testing & Assessment)

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 9480: Establishes a mandatory statewide, classroom-based water safety education program

Establishes a mandatory statewide, classroom-based water safety education program; provides that the commissioner of education shall work with New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance certified educators to develop and promulgate a statewide, age-appropriate, classroom-based water safety education guidance document; provides that within twenty-four months of the effective date of the bill, the department of education shall initiate statewide implementation of water safety education; provides that instruction shall be classroom-based and waterless and shall not require student access to aquatic facilities, swimming instruction, or in-water assessment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates statewide water safety education program, enhancing student safety education and expanding educational programs through certified educators95% confidence

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3212: Relates to the production of and the assessment of a surcharge for distinctive Feeling Rural Good license plates and to establishing the feeling rural good health care fund

Relates to the production of and the assessment of a surcharge for distinctive "Feeling Rural Good" license plates; establishes the feeling rural good health care fund; provides that funds deposited into the feeling rural good health care fund shall be used in rural regions of the state to expand school-based health programs, improve access to health research and education, and expand broadband access for improved access to telehealth.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes surcharge-funded health care fund for rural services, directly advancing public health spending through dedicated tax revenue.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates funds from license plate surcharges to school-based health programs, improve health education access, and expand broadband for telehealth in rural schools, directly supporting educational access and student well-being.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund for rural health programs, school-based services, and telehealth access via license plate surcharge, directly advancing healthcare access and services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates funds to 'expand broadband access for improved access to telehealth' in rural areas, directly advancing internet access infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Student Health Testing & Assessment Telehealth Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3107: Relates to a school ventilation and energy efficiency assessment, repair and verification program

Establishes a school ventilation and energy efficiency assessment, repair and verification program to require each school to: obtain an HVAC Assessment Report performed by qualified testing personnel documenting the functionality of the existing system or lack thereof, and obtain a report from a mechanical engineer identifying any upgrades, replacements or other measures recommended to improve the functionality, health and safety and/or energy efficiency of the HVAC system; adjust, and, if necessary, repair existing building HVAC systems, and install or replace HVAC systems, if necessary, to ensure proper and efficient operation, as well as compliance with health and safety standards; obtain an HVAC Verification Report performed by qualified testing personnel documenting any upgrades, replacements, installations or any other work performed on the HVAC system functions as designed and/or in compliance with health and safety standards; install CO2 sensors in classrooms, assembly areas, kitchen or cafeteria areas or building office spaces to provide ongoing verification that proper ventilation is maintained during operation; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires HVAC assessments/upgrades for school health/safety and energy efficiency, directly improving school infrastructure per support indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates school HVAC system upgrades specifically to improve 'energy efficiency,' directly advancing energy efficiency standards in public infrastructure.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1483: Authorizes a correction to an error in the tax assessment rolls of the Bath Central School District; and making an appropriation therefor

Authorizes a correction to an error in the tax assessment rolls of the Bath Central School District; makes an appropriation of $500,000 to address the school district's shortfall that resulted from the error.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $500,000 to correct tax assessment error and address school district shortfall, directly funding a fiscal correction within budget/tax framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $500,000 appropriation to correct tax error causing school district funding shortfall, directly addressing K-12 school financial needs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9048: Relates to the assessment of extraordinary needs count for purposes of the apportionment of public moneys to school districts employing eight or more teachers

Relates to the assessment of extraordinary needs count for purposes of the apportionment of public moneys to school districts employing eight or more teachers; defines count of homeless children and children or youth in foster care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill defines criteria for school district funding allocation, directing public moneys based on student counts (homeless/foster care), supporting educational funding distribution.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill defines homeless/foster youth counts for school funding apportionment, ensuring equitable resource allocation to districts serving vulnerable students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5517: Relates to creating the proprietary college tuition reimbursement account

Relates to degree-granting proprietary colleges; creates the proprietary college tuition reimbursement account for the refund of tuition paid by eligible students asserting certain violations; establishes an assessment to be paid by proprietary schools to fund the account.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tuition reimbursement for students defrauded by proprietary colleges, protecting educational access and financial accountability in higher education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Testing & Assessment

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passed · New York · Assembly Jan 12, 2026

A 1325: Requires a reading proficiency level assessment and dyslexia screening for certain incarcerated individuals

Requires all incarcerated individuals who do not have a high-school diploma or its equivalent to receive a reading proficiency level assessment and dyslexia screening upon intake by the department of corrections; requires for such individuals who perform below a certain proficiency level to be provided with intervention services that are evidence-based, effective and consistent with science-based research specifically tailored to addressing dyslexia.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides dyslexia-specific literacy interventions for incarcerated individuals to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides dyslexia screening and evidence-based intervention services for incarcerated individuals lacking diplomas, enhancing educational access and support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4656: Relates to mental health certificates

Provides that a mental health certificate shall be requested from each student at the same time health certificates are required; provides that an assessment and mental health history of any child may be requested by the local school authorities at any time in their discretion to promote the educational interests of such child; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires mental health assessments to promote educational interests, aligning with student well-being support in schools.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health certificates and assessments for students, promoting mental health integration in schools. Directly supports mental health services under healthcare topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Testing & Assessment Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 26, 2026

A 1080: Establishes a mandatory statewide, classroom-based water safety education program

Establishes a mandatory statewide, classroom-based water safety education program; provides that the commissioner of education shall work with New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance certified educators to develop and promulgate a statewide, age-appropriate, classroom-based water safety education guidance document; provides that within twenty-four months of the effective date of the bill, the department of education shall initiate statewide implementation of water safety education; provides that instruction shall be classroom-based and waterless and shall not require student access to aquatic facilities, swimming instruction, or in-water assessment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables K-12 water safety curriculum, enhancing student programs through technical assistance for development. Directly supports educational curriculum expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4295: Directs the state department of education to place a moratorium on the use of Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) until certain requirements are met

Directs the state department of education to place a moratorium on the use of Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) until certain requirements are met; relates to the high school equivalency account.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMoratorium on TASC until requirements met protects students from unvetted assessments, aligning with educational quality safeguards per bill's intent.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Testing & Assessment

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