Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilOct 8, 2026Result: passed
(47) (0) (0) (4)
Local law · Int 0684-2026
Requiring a study on how language access needs and geographic location affect access to early elementary gifted and talented programs
New York City Council
PassedLatest action Oct 8, 2026
Sponsor: Susan Zhuang (Council Member, District 43, Democratic)
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A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on how language access needs and geographic location affect access to early elementary gifted and talented programs
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Summary
This bill requires the Mayor’s Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, in consultation with the Department of Education and community-based early childhood organizations, to study how language access needs and geographic location affect preschool-age children’s access to early elementary gifted and talented programs. The study must evaluate barriers families with limited English proficiency face in learning about, preparing for, and enrolling in these programs, as well as assess the availability of translation, interpretation, and outreach supports. It must also identify disparities in eligibility, nomination, and enrollment by language group and geographic area. A public report with findings and recommendations to improve equitable access would be issued within 6 months.
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Where it stands
Passed the Council and is awaiting the Mayor's signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Education
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Cosponsors
12
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic10
- Republican2
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Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on EducationOct 7, 2026Result: passed
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Full history
- Oct 8, 2026
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.
NYC Council
- Oct 8, 2026
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- Oct 7, 2026
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Education
- Oct 7, 2026
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Education
- Oct 7, 2026
Committee vote
This Introduction was Approved by Committee
Committee on Education
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- Oct 7, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Education
- Jun 24, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Technology
- Jun 24, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Education
- Jun 24, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Technology
- Jun 24, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Education
- Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Education
NYC Council
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