Information on affordable internet programs for students and families.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 28, 2024
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to information on affordable internet programs for students and families” Read the full text
Technology
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DOITT) to develop written materials containing information on affordable internet programs available to students and families in the City. DOITT would be required to provide such written materials to the Department of Education (DOE) to be distributed to students at every school at the beginning of each academic year. DOITT, in coordination with DOE, would be required to provide assistance with applying for affordable internet programs at every school. DOITT would be required to post the information contained in the written materials on its website. DOITT would also be required to annually report on the distribution of the written materials and assistance provided to families at every school, including any issues with such distribution or assistance.
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 · Apr 29, 2025
Committee on Technology
Laid Over by Committee · Apr 29, 2025
Committee on Technology
Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 486
officialInt. No. 486
officialFebruary 28, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-28-24
officialMinutes of the Stated Meeting - February 28, 2024
officialCommittee Report 4/29/25
officialHearing Testimony 4/29/25
officialHearing Transcript 4/29/25
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialFiscal Impact Statement - OMB
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
8
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Julie WonJennifer GutiérrezJulie MeninGale A. BrewerShahana K. HanifLincoln RestlerFarah N. LouisSelvena N. Brooks-Powers
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).