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NY A06418
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Hyndman
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AI Summary
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Requires all New York school districts to provide free laptops to students in grades 9-12 beginning in the 2026-2027 school year
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Mandates SUNY and CUNY institutions provide laptops at no charge to all attending students starting in 2026-2027
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Requires private colleges and universities to provide free laptops to students who demonstrate financial need through FAFSA documentation
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Establishes a free textbook program at all SUNY, CUNY, and private institutions in the state, providing vouchers for students to purchase required textbooks
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Textbooks obtained through the voucher program must be returned at the end of each semester in serviceable condition
Legislative Description
Relates to providing access to laptops for high school and higher education students and textbooks for higher education students; provides access to laptops and textbooks without charge.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026