Mayor Adams allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires Parks and Education departments to study whether more NYC high school students could be trained and hired as lifeguards at city beaches and pools, with a report due by November 2026.

The Mayor allowed a bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires all NYC public, private, and charter schools to stock airway clearance devices (specialized tools for clearing choking) once the FDA approves them for school use and major health organizations recommend protocols. Schools must train staff on how to use them properly, and report annually on how many devices they have and when they're used.

The Mayor allowed a bill to become law this week without signing it, meaning all NYC schools and child care programs must now stock epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) to treat severe allergic reactions. Schools must have at least one device per building, while child care facilities must have at least two, following state health guidelines.

The Mayor allowed a bill to become law this week without signing it, expanding reduced ferry fares to all middle school students. Previously, only high school students qualified for discounted city ferry service; this law now includes grades 6-8, making water transit more affordable for younger students citywide.

The mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires NYC schools to report every two years on how many students have home internet and devices, breaking down data by school district and including student feedback on technology barriers. Schools will survey families to gather this information starting January 2027.

The mayor let this bill become law this week without signing it. The law requires the NYPD to create and distribute information about youth programs it offers, making details available in multiple languages to schools, council members, and on the police department's website by July 2026.

A bill requiring the Department of Education to report on manifestation determination reviews became law this week after the mayor didn't sign it. The law establishes reporting requirements and defines key terms around reviews that determine whether a student with a disability's misconduct is connected to their disability—a critical protection under federal special education law.

This bill requires private companies that run pre-K programs under contract with NYC schools to pay their teachers and classroom staff the same wages and benefits as city Department of Education employees doing similar work, starting July 2027. It aims to ensure pay equity between contracted and public pre-K providers.

This bill requires the city to study how language barriers and geography affect which young children get into gifted and talented programs in NYC schools. The research will look at whether non-English speaking families and kids in certain neighborhoods are being left out of these accelerated kindergarten-through-3rd-grade programs.

This bill creates a youth entrepreneurship program run by NYC's Small Business Services department to train 18-30 year-olds in business fundamentals and help them compete for city contracts. Participants get paid at least minimum wage during training, learn government contracting, and graduates receive two years of support accessing city procurement opportunities, with priority given to underrepresented communities.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, allowing it to become law without their signature. The law requires Parks and Recreation to study whether more NYC high school students can be trained and employed as lifeguards at city beaches and pools, with a report due by November 2026. The study will examine current training capacity, partnerships with nonprofits, and recruitment strategies used by other cities.

The Mayor allowed a bill to become law this week without signing it, requiring all NYC public, private, and charter schools to stock airway clearance devices (choking-rescue equipment) once the FDA authorizes them for school use and major health organizations recommend protocols. The Department of Health will train school staff on proper use before devices are distributed.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law without signing it this week. The law requires all NYC public schools, charter schools, and nonpublic schools to stock epinephrine devices (EpiPens) for students experiencing severe allergic reactions. Child care programs must keep at least 2 epinephrine devices on hand. The law takes effect 120 days after becoming law.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, allowing it to become law without their signature. The law expands ferry discounts to include middle school students (grades 6-8) alongside high school students, making contracted ferry service more affordable for younger riders starting September 2026.

A bill requiring the Department of Education to report on student home internet and device access became law this week after the Mayor did not sign it. Starting January 2027, DOE must report every two years on how many students have broadband at home, electronic devices, and access to virtual learning—broken down by school district—to identify and help close the digital divide.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law without signing it this week. The law requires the NYPD to create and distribute information about its youth programs to schools and the public, starting July 1, 2026. The Police Department must list program times, enrollment details, and make materials available in multiple languages, while the Department of Education will help distribute them to schools.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires the Department of Education to report on 'manifestation determination reviews'—the process schools use to decide whether a student's misbehavior is caused by their disability. The bill establishes definitions and reporting requirements to ensure disabled students receive proper protections before facing discipline.

This bill requires private pre-K providers contracted by the city to pay their teachers and classroom staff the same wages as Department of Education employees in similar roles, plus equivalent benefits. It applies to new or renewed contracts starting 180 days after passage, using July 2025 as the wage benchmark.

This bill requires a study of why language barriers and geography affect which young children get into NYC's gifted and talented programs. The study will identify disparities for non-English speaking families and underserved neighborhoods, then recommend ways to make these selective programs more accessible.