New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 10021: Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education due to citizenship or immigration status
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 10021 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 23, 2026. 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: Catalina Cruz (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education on account of perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status or the perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status of their parents or person in a parental relationship.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Jon Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION