New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2196: Creates city university of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in N.Y. city
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 2196 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates city university of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in N.Y. city. Primary sponsor: Brian Cunningham (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates city university of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in NYC; establishes the regents public school teacher loan forgiveness program to allocate awards annually to teachers who agree to teach public school in an area of New York state designated by the board of regents as having a shortage of public school teachers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Cunningham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| George Alvarez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Eddie Gibbs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“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 HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION