New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9747: Relates to early literacy education
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9747 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to early literacy education. Primary sponsor: Jeremy Cooney (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 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.
Requires school districts to provide instructional programming and services in reading and literacy which are evidence based and aligned with state standards; requires teachers in grades pre-K through five to attend professional development courses in reading education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 3 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Cooney | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| Kevin Parker | Co-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
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION