Details Meeting Name: Committee on Education Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/18/2024 1:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Council Chambers - City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: CLICK ANY FILE # BELOW (in blue) TO ACCESS LEGISLATION AND ATTACHMENTS Meeting Items (23) 23 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: All agenda items Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Prime Sponsor Agenda # Agenda Note Name Type Summary Action Result Action Details Multimedia                     Roll call Not available Int 0118-2024 * Diana I. Ayala     Posting information and reporting on dress code policies in NYC public schools, and to repeal section two of such local law upon the expiration thereof. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to post dress code policies on its website and report on dress code policies in DOE schools, including information about whether each school has a dress code policy and data on dress code violations and penalties, broken down by month, week, and student race and gender. The reporting required in this bill would cease after 5 years. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0118-2024 * Diana I. Ayala     Posting information and reporting on dress code policies in NYC public schools, and to repeal section two of such local law upon the expiration thereof. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to post dress code policies on its website and report on dress code policies in DOE schools, including information about whether each school has a dress code policy and data on dress code violations and penalties, broken down by month, week, and student race and gender. The reporting required in this bill would cease after 5 years. Laid Over by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0266-2024 * Rita C. Joseph     Establishing a bullying prevention task force. Introduction Recent data indicates an increase in incidents of bullying in New York City schools. This bill would establish a bullying prevention task force. The task force would consist of public officials, Department of Education employees, and experts in conflict resolution, bullying prevention, mental health, school safety and education. The task force would be required to meet at least quarterly and hold at least two public meetings. The task force would be required to develop and submit a plan to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council to prevent and address bullying in schools Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0266-2024 * Rita C. Joseph     Establishing a bullying prevention task force. Introduction Recent data indicates an increase in incidents of bullying in New York City schools. This bill would establish a bullying prevention task force. The task force would consist of public officials, Department of Education employees, and experts in conflict resolution, bullying prevention, mental health, school safety and education. The task force would be required to meet at least quarterly and hold at least two public meetings. The task force would be required to develop and submit a plan to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council to prevent and address bullying in schools Laid Over by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0399-2024 * Public Advocate Jumaane Williams     Requiring the department of education to provide information requiring school compliance with the Americans with disabilities act. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to report annually on the degree to which indoor and outdoor school facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This bill would make public the contact information for each school’s ADA coordinator, the protocol for requesting an accommodation, and information regarding the extent to which zoned schools have the capacity to accommodate students and employees with disabilities. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0399-2024 * Public Advocate Jumaane Williams     Requiring the department of education to provide information requiring school compliance with the Americans with disabilities act. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to report annually on the degree to which indoor and outdoor school facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This bill would make public the contact information for each school’s ADA coordinator, the protocol for requesting an accommodation, and information regarding the extent to which zoned schools have the capacity to accommodate students and employees with disabilities. Laid Over by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0432-2024 * Pierina Ana Sanchez     Distributing information about after school programs. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to provide to distribute information about after-school programs to students. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0432-2024 * Pierina Ana Sanchez     Distributing information about after school programs. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to provide to distribute information about after-school programs to students. Laid Over by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0577-2024 * Eric Dinowitz     Requiring the department of education to conduct a study on the feasibility of installing green roofs on schools. Introduction This bill would require the New York City Department of Education to conduct a study, in consultation with the School Construction Authority, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and the New York City Department of Buildings, on the feasibility of installing green roofs on at least two schools in each community school district. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0577-2024 * Eric Dinowitz     Requiring the department of education to conduct a study on the feasibility of installing green roofs on schools. Introduction This bill would require the New York City Department of Education to conduct a study, in consultation with the School Construction Authority, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and the New York City Department of Buildings, on the feasibility of installing green roofs on at least two schools in each community school district. Laid Over by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0733-2024 * Althea V. Stevens     Requiring the New York city department of education to report information on career and technical education programs in New York city public schools. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to report annually to the Council regarding information related to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including: the number of CTE schools and programs available to students; the number and percentage of students enrolled in a CTE program; the number and percentage of students in a CTE program who engaged in a related internship; the number and percentage of students who applied to and enrolled in a CTE-designated high school; the number and percentage of students who, having completed a CTE program, subsequently completed a technical assessment, received a high school diploma, received industry credentials, enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college, or enrolled in a vocational program; the number of full-time and part-time certified CTE instructors; and, the number of professional development trainings administered by the DOE relating to CTE instruction. This bill contains a number of provisions previously incorporated pursuant to Local Law 174 of 2016, which similarly required the DOE to report annually to the Council regarding information related to CTE programs, but which contained a sunset clause and was deemed repealed 5 years after it became law. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0733-2024 * Althea V. Stevens     Requiring the New York city department of education to report information on career and technical education programs in New York city public schools. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to report annually to the Council regarding information related to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including: the number of CTE schools and programs available to students; the number and percentage of students enrolled in a CTE program; the number and percentage of students in a CTE program who engaged in a related internship; the number and percentage of students who applied to and enrolled in a CTE-designated high school; the number and percentage of students who, having completed a CTE program, subsequently completed a technical assessment, received a high school diploma, received industry credentials, enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college, or enrolled in a vocational program; the number of full-time and part-time certified CTE instructors; and, the number of professional development trainings administered by the DOE relating to CTE instruction. This bill contains a number of provisions previously incorporated pursuant to Local Law 174 of 2016, which similarly required the DOE to report annually to the Council regarding information related to CTE programs, but which contained a sunset clause and was deemed repealed 5 years after it became law. Laid Over by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0771-2024 * Linda Lee     Requiring distribution of information regarding interpretation and translation services. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to provide parents with information about the interpretation and translation services DOE offers, including information on how to access such services and examples of how such services might be used. The required materials would be made available in English and in the 9 most common home languages of students enrolled in DOE schools. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0771-2024 * Linda Lee     Requiring distribution of information regarding interpretation and translation services. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to provide parents with information about the interpretation and translation services DOE offers, including information on how to access such services and examples of how such services might be used. The required materials would be made available in English and in the 9 most common home languages of students enrolled in DOE schools. Laid Over by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0797-2024 * Althea V. Stevens     Reporting on student clubs and organizations. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to report on an annual basis a list of all student clubs and organizations at each school. The report would also require the department to report on the type of faculty advisor for each club or organization, for example, whether that advisor be a teacher or a para-professional. Finally, the department would be required to report if any student club or organization has authorization to conduct its activities off school grounds. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0797-2024 * Althea V. Stevens     Reporting on student clubs and organizations. Introduction This bill would require the Department of Education to report on an annual basis a list of all student clubs and organizations at each school. The report would also require the department to report on the type of faculty advisor for each club or organization, for example, whether that advisor be a teacher or a para-professional. Finally, the department would be required to report if any student club or organization has authorization to conduct its activities off school grounds. Laid Over by Committee   Action details Not available Res 0095-2024 * Shahana K. Hanif     NYC Dept of Education to consult with faith-based organizations to develop and provide all grade levels with a curriculum that focuses on religious diversity. Resolution   Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Res 0095-2024 * Shahana K. Hanif     NYC Dept of Education to consult with faith-based organizations to develop and provide all grade levels with a curriculum that focuses on religious diversity. Resolution   Laid Over by Committee   Action details Not available Res 0292-2024 * Althea V. Stevens     Department of Education to create an inclusive school dress code policy that complies with Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments Act and accounts for diverse cultures, gender expressions and body diversity. Resolution   Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Res 0292-2024 * Althea V. Stevens     Department of Education to create an inclusive school dress code policy that complies with Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments Act and accounts for diverse cultures, gender expressions and body diversity. Resolution   Laid Over by Committee   Action details Not available Res 0372-2024 * Rita C. Joseph     Department of Education to provide support for a student newspaper at every high school. Resolution   Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Res 0372-2024 * Rita C. Joseph     Department of Education to provide support for a student newspaper at every high school. Resolution   Laid Over by Committee   Action details Not available