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NY A02192
NY A02192Establishes a grant program for public K-12 schools which are eligible for support provided under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, for the purposes of installing laundry equipment for facilities for use by students and parents or guardians of students.
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to establishing a grant program for the installation of laundry equipment and facilities in certain schools
AI Summary
This bill establishes a competitive grant program administered by the state education commissioner to provide funding for public K-12 schools that are eligible for Title I support (federal funding for schools with high percentages of low-income students) to install laundry equipment and facilities for use by students, parents, and guardians. When awarding grants, the program will prioritize schools with significant populations of students who live in emergency housing or experience frequent absenteeism due to a lack of clean clothing. The goal of the program appears to be addressing hygiene and attendance challenges for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds by providing access to laundry facilities within schools. The bill will take effect on the first day of July following its enactment, allowing schools to potentially apply for and receive these grants to improve student support services.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2192 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02192&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02192 |
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