Establishes a task force on educator diversity in New York state

Latest action Feb 5, 2026

Establishes a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on the presence of educator diversity in the state, state actions taken to promote educator diversity, and how the state can encourage new initiatives to enhance and promote educator diversity in New York; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Committee

Education · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Education · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section one of the bill establishes a task force on educator diversity. The purpose of the task force shall be to conduct a comprehensive study on the diversity of educators in New York State, actions taken to promote educator diversity, and ways New York State can encourage new initiatives to enhance and promote educator diversity. Section two of the bill states that the task force shall be comprised of thirteen members, and confers appointment powers. Section three of the bill states that the task force shall issue a report by December 31, 2027. Section four of the bill establishes the effective date.

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

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateFeb 5, 2026Result: passed
(52) (7) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Education
Senate EducationJan 28, 2026Result: passed
(14) (1) (0) (0)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateFeb 12, 2025Result: passed
(53) (6) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Education
Senate EducationJan 28, 2025Result: passed
(15) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Jeremy Cooney, John Liu and 5 more on Agora

Democratic7

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Jabari Brisport says this is needed

Studies have shown that students benefit when they see themselves reflected in the teachers who instruct them. New York, despite its rich diversity, is experiencing a lack of diversity among its educators. This bill seeks to address the issues surrounding the lack of teacher diver- sity in New York State. Specifically, this bill will require New York to conduct a comprehensive study on teacher diversity in New York State, and offer recommendations to encourage students of color to enter the teaching profession, including improving recruitment and retention efforts. The legislation will also review the barriers that are prevent- ing students of color from entering the teaching professions. Finally, the bill also studies initiatives that encourage teachers of color to become school leaders and administrators.

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.

Full history

Feb 5, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Feb 5, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
Feb 3, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Jan 29, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate

Show full history (11 earlier events)

Jan 28, 2026
1ST Report CAL.171
1ST REPORT CAL.171
NY Senate
Jan 16, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Senate
Feb 12, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Feb 12, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
Feb 4, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Feb 3, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Jan 28, 2025
1ST Report CAL.209
1ST REPORT CAL.209
NY Senate
Jan 21, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Senate

About this record

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Cosponsors: The list shows the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.
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