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Int 0597-2026 · BillCommittee · Feb 11, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the New York city department of education to distribute New York state non-driver identification card applications to all high school students

Introduced
Reported from Committee
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Local Law
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Rita C. Joseph
Sponsor
Rita C. JosephDemocratDistrict 40
Cosponsors
6
Committee
Committee on Education
Introduced
Feb 11, 2026

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to distribute information about New York state non-driver identification cards to every student grades 9 through 12 at the start of each school year. At a minimum, this legislation would require the DOE to provide every student with a non-driver identification card application form, as well as information about eligibility requirements and the application process, including but not limited to relevant application fees and a list of documents accepted to prove identity and residency requirements.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Feb 11, 2026