New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 4294: Directs the commissioner of education to establish an incentive program for school districts wishing to implement programs of foreign language in the elementary schools; appropriation

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

Plain-language summary

S 4294 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Directs the commissioner of education to establish an incentive program for school districts wishing to implement programs of foreign language in the elementary schools; appropriation. Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO FINANCE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). 2 co-sponsors.