NY S 8597
in committeeProhibits children from being denied access to a free public education due to citizenship or immigration status
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
Description
Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education on account of perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status or the perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status of their parents or person in a parental relationship.
- Introduced
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- Status date
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Shelley Mayerprimary
- Patricia Fahycosponsor
- Rachel Maycosponsor
- Jessica Ramoscosponsor
- Julia Salazarcosponsor
- Lea Webbcosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-12-03
REFERRED TO RULES
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
referral-committee
Versions
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Documents
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: A 10021
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