Next-Gen Civics Act. (A.9298)

Where it stands: In the Committee on Education; last step: education postponed a decision on Oct 20, 2026.

Introduced
Committee hearing (current step)
Committee vote
Council vote

Title

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.9298 and a companion bill in the Senate, which would enact the "Next-Gen Civics Act," providing hands-on, project-based civic education to students in grades nine through 12

Timeline

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Introduced in the Council
Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Sent to committee
Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.

City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Public hearing: Education
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Education: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Public hearing: Higher Education
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Higher Education: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Higher Education postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Higher Education: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Education postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Education: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.