New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1526: Requires that parents of students at student orientations, back to school nights, or other beginning of year events receive notification of eligibility for free or reduced price meals for students

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 1526 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires that parents of students at student orientations, back to school nights, or other beginning of year events receive notification of eligibility for free or reduced price meals for students. Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families).