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Committee on Education

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 12:00 PM PM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

TL;DR

The Committee on Education held a hearing and approved a new local law requiring a study on how language barriers and geographic location affect access to gifted and talented programs for early elementary students. The committee proposed amendments to the bill, which were incorporated before final approval.

Key Decisions

  • Study on Language Access and Geography Barriers to G&T Programs Passed
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Agenda

  1. Int 0684-2026 A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on how language access needs and geographic location affect access to early elementary gifted and talented programs
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Roll Call
  3. Int 0684-2026 A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on how language access needs and geographic location affect access to early elementary gifted and talented programs
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  4. Int 0684-2026 A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on how language access needs and geographic location affect access to early elementary gifted and talented programs
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  5. Int 0684-2026 A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on how language access needs and geographic location affect access to early elementary gifted and talented programs
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Introduction was Approved by Committee