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NY A09075

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gabriella Romero

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Commissioner of Education to study the feasibility of adjusting the compulsory school attendance age for full-time instruction in New York State
  • Requires the study to examine the social, emotional, and educational appropriateness of current compulsory attendance age requirements
  • Specifically evaluates adjusting the required school start age to children who turn five years old after September 1st of any school year
  • Mandates consultation with educators, parents, and stakeholders, including review of educational programs available to children who would otherwise be in prekindergarten
  • Report with findings and recommendations due to the Governor and legislative leaders by July 1, 2027; provisions expire December 31, 2027

Legislative Description

Directs a study on the feasibility of adjusting the compulsory attendance age of minors attending full time instruction; requires report and recommendations on or before July 1, 2027.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education9/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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