NYC Council Introduction 142

intro.nyc/0142-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Requiring the department of education to conduct a biannual study on student access to home internet and electronic devices.
Status: Committee Committee on Education
Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
Introduced: February 28, 2024

This bill would amend the administrative code, requiring the Department of Education to conduct a biannual survey, by school district, to collect data regarding students’ access to the Internet and electronic devices and how a lack of such access hinders students’ education. Additionally, the Department of Education would be required to include in the report recommendations on means to address students’ inability to access the Internet and electronic devices.