New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7159: Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve social and emotional learning in schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7159 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve social and emotional learning in schools. Primary sponsor: Vivian Cook (Democratic). It lists 10 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.
Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve social and emotional learning in schools.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Cook | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Stacey Pheffer Amato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Catalina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Billy Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Anna Kelles | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| Dana Levenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 95 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Tony Simone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Stefani Zinerman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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