New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5550: Authorizes high school students to vote on city-wide education councils
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5550 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes high school students to vote on city-wide education councils. Primary sponsor: Cordell Cleare (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes high school students to vote on city-wide education councils regardless of age.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordell Cleare | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
“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 NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION