Bill Commons

NY S 6236

in committee

Relates to delaying the implementation of class size reduction plans and including additional exemptions to class size targets

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 6236 pass?

Not yet. NY S 6236 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION

What is NY S 6236 about?

Relates to delaying the implementation of class size reduction plans and including additional exemptions to class size targets; provides such plans shall begin in September 2031 and be achieved by September 2036; adds gifted and talented schools and programs, screened admissions schools and programs, portfolio and specialized high schools and advanced placement classes; requires parents at each respective school be included on any discussions regarding class size exemptions.

Who sponsors NY S 6236?

Stephen T. Chan is the primary sponsor of NY S 6236.

Description

Relates to delaying the implementation of class size reduction plans and including additional exemptions to class size targets; provides such plans shall begin in September 2031 and be achieved by September 2036; adds gifted and talented schools and programs, screened admissions schools and programs, portfolio and specialized high schools and advanced placement classes; requires parents at each respective school be included on any discussions regarding class size exemptions.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
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Sponsors

  • Stephen T. Chanprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-03-07

    REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION

    referral-committee

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S6236?summary=&detail=

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