Asking Albany · Res 0065-2026
The "Freedom to Read Act," to require the Commissioner of the New York State Education Department, school districts…
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.6350-B/A.6873-B, the "Freedom to Read Act," to require the Commissioner of the New York State Education Department, school districts, and school library systems to develop policies to ensure that school libraries and library staff are empowered to curate and develop collections that provide students with access to the widest array of developmentally appropriate materials available
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New York City Council
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Summary
Freedom to Read Act. (S.6350-B/A.6873-B)
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Shaun Abreu, Farah N. Louis and 1 other
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic3
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Education
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