Student journalism programming in New York city public high schools.
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 student journalism programming in New York city public high schools” Read the full text
Education
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to issue an annual report on journalism courses, journalism clubs, and student publications available at each DOE high school during the preceding school year. DOE would be required to submit the report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council and publish the report on the DOE website. High schools would be required to distribute information to students regarding the availability of journalism clubs and student publications at the beginning of the school year.
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 · Sep 26, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Sep 26, 2024
Hearing Held by Committee · Dec 4, 2024
Committee on Education
Laid Over by Committee · Dec 4, 2024
Committee on Education
Hearing Held by Committee · Dec 4, 2024
Committee on Women and Gender Equity
Laid Over by Committee · Dec 4, 2024
Committee on Women and Gender Equity
Hearing Held by Committee · Feb 13, 2025
Committee on Education
Amendment Proposed by Comm · Feb 13, 2025
Committee on Education
Amended by Committee · Feb 13, 2025
Committee on Education
Approved by Committee · Feb 13, 2025
Committee on Education
Approved by Council · Feb 13, 2025
Sent to Mayor by Council · Feb 13, 2025
City Charter Rule Adopted · Mar 15, 2025
Administration
Returned Unsigned by Mayor · Mar 17, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 1057-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 1057
officialInt. No. 1057
officialSeptember 26, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 9-26-24
officialMinutes of the Stated Meeting - September 26, 2024
officialCommittee Report 12/4/24
officialHearing Testimony 12/4/24
officialHearing Transcript 12/4/24
officialProposed Int. No. 1057-A - 2/6/25
officialCommittee Report 2/13/25
officialHearing Transcript 2/13/25
officialCommittee Report - Stated Meeting 2/13/25
officialFebruary 13, 2025 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-13-25
officialInt. No. 1057-A (FINAL)
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialLegislative Documents - Letter to the Mayor
officialLocal Law 27
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
24
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Rita C. JosephChi A. OsséShahana K. HanifMercedes NarcisseSelvena N. Brooks-PowersKevin C. RileyJennifer GutiérrezLincoln RestlerLynn C. SchulmanSandy NurseShekar KrishnanCrystal HudsonFarah N. LouisCarlina RiveraJames F. GennaroTiffany CabánChris BanksGale A. BrewerAmanda FaríasErik D. BottcherLinda LeePierina Ana SanchezEric DinowitzJoann Ariola
Who is lobbying on this
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2024). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Mar 17, 2025).