Distribution of information regarding the availability of halal and kosher food in schools.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the distribution of information regarding the availability of halal and kosher food in schools” Read the full text
Education
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to distribute information at the start of each school year to students of public schools and their parents on the availability of halal and kosher meals at schools. DOE would also have to post this information on its website. DOE would be required to distribute and post the information in English, the 9 most common languages spoken by students at home, and any additional languages as determined by DOE.
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 · Apr 16, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Apr 16, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Education committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Eric Dinowitz · chairAmanda C. FaríasCarmen N. De La RosaFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerJennifer GutiérrezLinda LeeLynn C. SchulmanMercedes NarcissePhil WongRita C. JosephShekar KrishnanSusan Zhuang
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 836
officialInt. No. 836
officialMemorandum in Support
officialApril 16, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 4-16-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
4
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Apr 16, 2026).