New York Assembly Bill 11539
Session 2025-2026
Relates to extending the deadline for reduction in class size under contracts for excellence in a city school district in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 26, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill proposes to extend the deadline for reducing class sizes in city schools with a population over one million, from 2028 to 2030. It outlines specific class size limits for different grade levels and sets annual compliance targets, with exemptions for space, over-enrolled students, teacher shortages, and economic distress. The plan prioritizes schools with higher poverty levels and clarifies the process for determining exemptions. If passed, the bill will impact the education system, potentially influencing classroom sizes and academic environments in city schools.
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Sponsor
Rules Committee
First Action
Jun 1, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 26, 2026
Origin Chamber
Assembly
Type
Bill
Bill Number
11539
State
New York
Session
2025-2026
Rules Committee
grade
Primary
checkPassed on June 4, 2026
Motion Text
Assembly Vote
Assembly Roll Call Votes
Yes
Yes
Excused
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
Bailey
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Excused
Excused
Jackson
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Excused
Mr. Speaker
Yes
Yes
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ramos
Yes
Rivera
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Excused
Excused
Summary
Extends the deadline for reduction in class size under contracts for excellence in a city school district in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants.
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06/26/2026
Assembly
SIGNED CHAP.155
06/18/2026
Assembly
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
06/04/2026
Senate
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
06/04/2026
Senate
PASSED SENATE
06/04/2026
Senate
3RD READING CAL.1813
06/04/2026
Senate
SUBSTITUTED FOR S10615
06/04/2026
Senate
REFERRED TO RULES
06/04/2026
Assembly
DELIVERED TO SENATE
06/04/2026
Assembly
PASSED ASSEMBLY
06/03/2026
Assembly
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.459
06/03/2026
Assembly
RULES REPORT CAL.459
06/03/2026
Assembly
REPORTED
06/03/2026
Assembly
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
06/01/2026
Assembly
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
Sources
NY Legislature
Record Created
Jun 22, 2026 4:02:26 PM
Record Updated
Jul 19, 2026 12:22:50 AM