Requiring the department of education to report on student access to home internet and electronic devices.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to report on student access to home internet and electronic devices” Read the full text
Education
What it does
This bill would amend the administrative code, requiring the NYC Department of Education (DOE) to issue a biannual report regarding students’ access to the internet and electronic devices, and students’ use of virtual learning. The DOE would also be required to report on broken or non-functional devices. Additionally, the DOE would be required to collect and report feedback from parents regarding challenges with technology access, and provide recommendations on means to address technology access challenges.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Feb 28, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 28, 2024
Hearing Held by Committee · Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Education
Laid Over by Committee · Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Education
Hearing Held by Committee · Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
Laid Over by Committee · Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
Hearing Held by Committee · Dec 18, 2025
Committee on Education
Amendment Proposed by Comm · Dec 18, 2025
Committee on Education
Amended by Committee · Dec 18, 2025
Committee on Education
Approved by Committee · Dec 18, 2025
Committee on Education
Approved by Council · Dec 18, 2025
Sent to Mayor by Council · Dec 18, 2025
City Charter Rule Adopted · Jan 17, 2026
Administration
Returned Unsigned by Mayor · Jan 20, 2026
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 142-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 142
officialInt. No. 142
officialFebruary 28, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-28-24
officialMinutes of the Stated Meeting - February 28, 2024
officialCommittee Report 6/18/25
officialHearing Testimony 6/18/25
officialHearing Transcript 6/18/25
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialFiscal Impact Statement - OMB
officialProposed Int. No. 142-A - 12/11/25
officialCommittee Report 12/18/25
officialHearing Transcript 12/18/25
officialDecember 18, 2025 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialCommittee Report - Stated Meeting
officialInt. No. 142-A (FINAL)
officialInt. No. 142-A - Fiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialInt. No. 142-A (FINAL)
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 12-18-25
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
23
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Selvena N. Brooks-PowersRita C. JosephTiffany L. CabánFarah N. LouisShaun AbreuShahana K. HanifAmanda C. FaríasGale A. BrewerSandra UngCrystal HudsonJames F. GennaroLincoln RestlerNantasha M. WilliamsChi A. OsséDiana I. AyalaShekar KrishnanKamillah HanksChris BanksMercedes NarcisseLynn C. SchulmanOswald J. FelizKevin C. RileyPublic Advocate Jumaane Williams
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jan 20, 2026).