New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6594: Provides school preference when a student is applying to the same public elementary or middle school as a sibling
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6594 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides school preference when a student is applying to the same public elementary or middle school as a sibling. Primary sponsor: Sam Berger (Democratic). It lists 3 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.
Provides that in a city with a population of one million or more, where a student is applying to attend a public elementary or middle school and such student has a sibling who already attends such school, such student whose application is pending shall be given preference for admission.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Berger | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kalman Yeger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“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