New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 4037
Relates to the compulsory age for full time instruction from six to five years of age and certain exceptions for minor children
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- James Skoufis (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Patricia Fahy (Democratic)
- Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Relates to the compulsory age for full time instruction from six to five years of age and certain exceptions for minor children; requires kindergarten in certain school districts.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote - Version: C | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Feb 24, 2026 Senate | Education Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 6, 2025 Senate | Education Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jun 4, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO CODES - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - May 26, 2026 · Senate
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 4037C - May 7, 2026 · Senate
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4037B - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.435 - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO EDUCATION - Jun 13, 2025 · Senate
COMMITTED TO RULES - May 8, 2025 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - May 7, 2025 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - May 6, 2025 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.939 - Apr 30, 2025 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 4037A - Apr 30, 2025 · Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO EDUCATION