New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8597: Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education due to citizenship or immigration status

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

Plain-language summary

S 8597 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on December 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education due to citizenship or immigration status. Primary sponsor: Shelley Mayer (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Shelley Mayer (Democratic/Working Families). 5 co-sponsors.