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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | NY | S 1099 | Requires the Commissioner of Education to Develop Policies to Ensure That School Libraries Have Access to the Widest Selection of Materials Available | Bill Passed - House (89 - 46) |
| June 17, 2025 | NY | S 1099 | Requires the Commissioner of Education to Develop Policies to Ensure That School Libraries Have Access to the Widest Selection of Materials Available | Bill Passed - House (89 - 46) |
| June 17, 2025 | NY | S 8344 | Extends Provisions and Makes Technical Corrections to School Speed Zones in NYC | Bill Passed - House (110 - 31) |
| May 21, 2025 | NY | A 5448 | Requires Institutions of Higher Education to Designate a Title VI Coordinator | Bill Passed - House (143 - 1) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | S 1099 | Requires the Commissioner of Education to Develop Policies to Ensure That School Libraries Have Access to the Widest Selection of Materials Available | Bill Passed - House (89 - 46) |
| 6/17 | S 1099 | Requires the Commissioner of Education to Develop Policies to Ensure That School Libraries Have Access to the Widest Selection of Materials Available | Bill Passed - House (89 - 46) |
| 6/17 | S 8344 | Extends Provisions and Makes Technical Corrections to School Speed Zones in NYC | Bill Passed - House (110 - 31) |
| 5/21 | A 5448 | Requires Institutions of Higher Education to Designate a Title VI Coordinator | Bill Passed - House (143 - 1) |