New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4257: Relates to access to educational activities by public assistance recipients who are subject to work participation requirements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4257 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to access to educational activities by public assistance recipients who are subject to work participation requirements. Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY A4502B.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to access to educational activities by public assistance recipients who are subject to work participation requirements; allows homework expected or required by an educational institution to count towards satisfaction of the work activity requirements for public assistance benefits for participants engaged in certain educational or training activities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Parker | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A4502B
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- AMENDED (T) 4257A
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1169
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES