Directs the commissioner of education to conduct a survey of recess held in schools serving students in kindergarten through grade six

Latest action Dec 19, 2025

Directs the commissioner of education to conduct a survey of recess held in public and charter schools serving students in kindergarten through grade six and to provide any information collected to the governor and the legislature.

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Where it stands

Rejected by the executive.

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

Vetoed

New York State Senate

Same as A8727, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Committee

Education · New York State Assembly

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

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To require the State Education Department to survey public and charter schools about their kindergarten practices for grades R-6.

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

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 10, 2025Result: passed
(58) (0) (0) (5)
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 10, 2025Result: passed
(19) (0) (0) (2)

Cosponsors

Alicia Hyndman, Charles Lavine and 13 more on Agora

Democratic14
Republican1

Show all 15 on Agora

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Shelley Mayer says this is needed

Recess plays a vital role in the physical, emotional, and social devel- opment of children, yet its implementation varies widely across schools. Directing the commissioner of education to conduct a comprehensive study of recess from kindergarten through sixth grade is essential for gather- ing critical data on current practices. Understanding how often recess is offered, its duration, location, supervision, and structure will help identify disparities and barriers that may hinder student access to this important break in the school day. By analyzing this information, the state can develop informed policies that promote equitable, health-fo- cused, and developmentally appropriate recess opportunities for all elementary students.

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

Dec 19, 2025
Vetoed
VETOED MEMO.163
NY Senate
Dec 8, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
Jun 13, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.691
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.691
NY Assembly
Jun 13, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 13, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED BY S8377A
NY Assembly

Show full history (12 earlier events)

Jun 12, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jun 12, 2025
Rules Report CAL.691
RULES REPORT CAL.691
NY Assembly
Jun 11, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Jun 10, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 10, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1790
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1790
NY Senate
Jun 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 10, 2025
Reference Changed to Ways and Means
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 9, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
Jun 6, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Rules
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 2, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly

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