Relates to the compulsory age for full time instruction from six to five years of age and certain exceptions for minor children; requires kindergarten in certain school districts.
State of New YorkNew York- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Jun 4, 2026
- 161 days ago
- Current chamber
- Assembly
- Session
- 2025-2026 Regular Session
NY S 4037 · EngrossedJun 4
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Bill details
- Last action
- referred to codes · Jun 4, 2026
- Pending committee
- Codes
Sponsors
JSJames SkoufisSenator · Democrat · SD-042Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
PFPatricia FahySenator · Democrat · SD-046
PHPeter HarckhamSenator · Democrat · SD-040
Bill history
Newest first.
Jun 4, 2026referred to codesAssembly
Jun 4, 2026DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLYSenate
Jun 4, 2026PASSED SENATESenate
May 26, 2026AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 4037CSenate
May 7, 2026AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4037BSenate
Mar 5, 2026ADVANCED TO THIRD READINGSenate
Mar 4, 20262ND REPORT CAL.Senate
Feb 26, 20261ST REPORT CAL.435Senate
Show 8 earlier actions
Jan 7, 2026REFERRED TO EDUCATIONSenate
Jun 13, 2025COMMITTED TO RULESSenate
May 8, 2025ADVANCED TO THIRD READINGSenate
May 7, 20252ND REPORT CAL.Senate
May 6, 20251ST REPORT CAL.939Senate
Apr 30, 2025PRINT NUMBER 4037ASenate
Apr 30, 2025AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATIONSenate
Jan 31, 2025REFERRED TO EDUCATIONSenate
Recorded votes
Senate Education Committee VoteMay 6, 2025 · Senate · 13 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
Senate Education Committee VoteFeb 24, 2026 · Senate · 13 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Floor Vote - Final PassageJun 4, 2026 · Senate · 44 yea · 16 nayPassedPassed
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