Committee on Education

Oversight – Examining the Use of Screens in New York City Public Schools.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to annual reporting on algorithmic tools approved for use in schools

Last action: Introduced by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to quarterly reporting on data breaches of algorithmic tools in schools

Last action: Introduced by Council

A Local Law to amend the New York city fire code, in relation to amending the requirements for battery charging areas for powered mobility devices

Last action: Introduced by Council

Oversight - Artificial Intelligence, Student Data, and Privacy in NYC Public Schools.

Last action: Hearing Held by Committee

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.3278/A.1745, which provides for the licensure of school psychology practitioners

Last action: Introduced by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to introduce and pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to amend the Education Law, in relation to authorizing limited borough-level emergency operational flexibility for New York City public schools during declared states of emergency

Last action: Introduced by Council

NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL FISCAL YEAR 2027 EXECUTIVE BUDGET HEARINGS 12:00 p.m. Department of Education Jointly with the Committee on Finance

Last action: Hearing Held by Committee

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the distribution of information about student transfer rights

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the creation and dissemination of diversity, equity and inclusion training for educational leaders

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution commending the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Artemis program, and calling on the New York City Department of Education and the City University of New York to expand STEM education and to promote careers in advanced technology industries

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.9298 and a companion bill in the Senate, which would enact the “Next-Gen Civics Act,” providing hands-on, project-based civic education to students in grades nine through 12

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to create an online portal to facilitate the comparison of funding and spending across schools

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Oversight - Examining School Safety and Crossing Guard Operations at DOE Schools.

Last action: Filed, by Committee

A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on how language access needs, income, and geographic location affect access to special education programs and services

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the distribution of information regarding the availability of halal and kosher food in schools

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment and maintenance of a school bus performance dashboard

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring annual reports on employment turnover of school safety agents and other school safety personnel

Last action: Laid Over by Committee

New York City Council Budget and Oversight Hearings on The Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, The Preliminary Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2030 and The Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report 9:30 a.m. Department of Education (Expense) 1:00 p.m. School Construction Authority (Capital) 2:30 p.m. Public

Last action: Filed, by Committee

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.1994/A.2218, to remove the minimum wage and hours requirements for applicants of child care assistance

Last action: Approved by Committee