New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5247: Establishes a task force on educator diversity in New York state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5247 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a task force on educator diversity in New York state. Primary sponsor: Michaelle Solages (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 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.
Establishes a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on the presence of educator diversity in the state, state actions taken to promote educator diversity, and how the state can encourage new initiatives to enhance and promote educator diversity in New York; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaelle Solages | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Chantel Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Jonathan Jacobson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Marcela Mitaynes | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 51 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“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
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION