A 10021·NY·house
Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education due to citizenship or immigration status
In CommitteeFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Catalina Cruz
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REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Jan 23, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new section to the state education law that bars any public, charter, or state‑supported school from refusing, delaying, or discouraging a child’s enrollment or participation because of the child’s or parents’ immigration status. It also limits schools from collecting or sharing immigration information and requires procedures for handling immigration‑authority requests.
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