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Senate bill · S10256 (2025-26)

Requires the department of education to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes to be made available to schools for distribution to parents and…

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Requires the department of education to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes to be made available to schools for distribution to parents and guardians of students

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PassedLatest action Jun 4, 2026

New York State Senate

Same as A11057, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Passed as A11057, the matching Assembly bill.

Sponsor

Siela Bynoe

State Senator, District 6 · Democratic

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Summary

Requires the department of education, in consultation with the department of health, to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes; requires such materials to be made available to schools providing elementary education through the department's website; requires schools to distribute such materials to parents and guardians of elementary school students and new students.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Education Law.

From NY Open Legislation, the NY Senate and Assembly, and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 23, 2026. About our data

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the parent or guardian of the student is aware and receives accurate, timely information regarding type 1 diabetes, including the risk factors, warning signs, and screen- ing options.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Education · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Education · New York State Senate, Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.

Cosponsors

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The sponsor's argument

Why Siela Bynoe says this is needed

Type 1 diabetes is a threatening autoimmune condition that often devel- ops in early childhood and can dangerously progress if left undiagnosed. Early detection of the condition is crucial in preventing life-threaten- ing complications, such as diabetic ketoacidosis. Many of the parents or guardians of the children are unaware of the early warning signs of type 1 .diabetes, which results in a lack of diagnosis. The lack of diagnosis could lead to avoidable medical emer- gencies. Schools can serve as a point of information and communication with fami- lies and can spread crucial health information. By requiring the development and distribution of informational materi- als, this bill promotes early awareness, encourages medical consulta- tion, and supports better health outcomes for children who are at risk of type 1 diabetes and its complications across New York State.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Recorded votes

  • Vote: Floor vote

    NY SenateJun 4, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A11057, the matching Assembly bill.

    (60) (0) (0) (3)

Full history

  1. Jun 4, 2026

    3RD Reading CAL.1809

    3RD READING CAL.1809

    NY Senate

  2. Jun 4, 2026

    In committee

    COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    NY Senate

  3. Jun 4, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED SENATE

    NY Senate

  4. Jun 4, 2026

    Substituted

    SUBSTITUTED FOR S10256

    NY Senate

  5. Jun 3, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO SENATE

    NY Assembly

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Jun 3, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED ASSEMBLY

    NY Assembly

  2. Jun 3, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO RULES

    NY Senate

  3. Jun 3, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    NY Assembly

  4. Jun 3, 2026

    Rules Report CAL.426

    RULES REPORT CAL.426

    NY Assembly

  5. May 27, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    NY Assembly

  6. May 8, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO EDUCATION

    NY Senate

  7. Apr 24, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO EDUCATION

    NY Assembly