Local law · Int 0281-2026
Compensation for contracted pre-kindergarten education services providers
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to compensation for contracted pre-kindergarten education services providers
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would amend the administrative code, requiring early education centers that contract with the Department of Education (DOE) to provide pre-kindergarten services to pay their education professionals at least as much as the rate paid to DOE employees in similar roles as of July 1, 2025, and to provide similar or equivalent benefits or cash in lieu of benefits. DOE would be responsible for implementing the requirements of the bill and reporting annually on the bill’s implementation.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Frank Morano, Farah N. Louis and 15 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic12
- Republican5
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- Frank Morano
- Farah N. Louis
- Justin E. Sanchez
- Shanel Thomas-Henry
- Eric Dinowitz
- Chris Banks
- Crystal Hudson
- Christopher Marte
- Althea V. Stevens
- Oswald J. Feliz
- Susan Zhuang
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Education
NYC Council