NYC Council Introduction 939

intro.nyc/0939-2023 2022-2023 Legislative Session
Requiring the department of education to conduct a biannual study on student access to home internet and electronic devices.
Status: Filed (End of Session) Committee on Education
Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
Introduced: March 2, 2023

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.

Sponsors: 12