Local law · Int 0486-2024
Information on affordable internet programs for students and families
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to information on affordable internet programs for students and families
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DOITT) to develop written materials containing information on affordable internet programs available to students and families in the City. DOITT would be required to provide such written materials to the Department of Education (DOE) to be distributed to students at every school at the beginning of each academic year. DOITT, in coordination with DOE, would be required to provide assistance with applying for affordable internet programs at every school. DOITT would be required to post the information contained in the written materials on its website. DOITT would also be required to annually report on the distribution of the written materials and assistance provided to families at every school, including any issues with such distribution or assistance.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Technology
Cosponsors
Jennifer Gutiérrez, Julie Menin and 5 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic7
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Apr 29, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Technology
- Apr 29, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Technology
- 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 Technology
NYC Council