Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on EducationDec 18, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (6)
Local law · Int 0142-2024
Requiring the department of education to report on student access to home internet and electronic devices
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to report on student access to home internet and electronic devices
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Latest action Jan 20, 2026
New York City Council
Summary
This bill would amend the administrative code, requiring the NYC Department of Education (DOE) to issue a biannual report regarding students’ access to the internet and electronic devices, and students’ use of virtual learning. The DOE would also be required to report on broken or non-functional devices. Additionally, the DOE would be required to collect and report feedback from parents regarding challenges with technology access, and provide recommendations on means to address technology access challenges.
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Where it stands
Became law without the Mayor's signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Rita C. Joseph, Tiffany L. Cabán and 20 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic20
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- Rita C. Joseph
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Farah N. Louis
- Shaun Abreu
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Amanda C. Farías
- Gale A. Brewer
- Sandra Ung
- Crystal Hudson
- James F. Gennaro
- Lincoln Restler
- Nantasha M. Williams
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- Chi A. Ossé
- Diana I. Ayala
- Shekar Krishnan
- Kamillah Hanks
- Chris Banks
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Oswald J. Feliz
- Kevin C. Riley
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilDec 18, 2025Result: passed
(47) (1) (0) (3)
Full history
- Jan 20, 2026
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
- Jan 17, 2026
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
- Dec 18, 2025
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.
NYC Council
- Dec 18, 2025
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Education
- Dec 18, 2025
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Education
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- Dec 18, 2025
Committee vote
This Introduction was Approved by Committee
Committee on Education
- Dec 18, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Education
- Dec 18, 2025
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- Jun 18, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Education
- Jun 18, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
- Jun 18, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
- Jun 18, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Education
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Education
NYC Council