DOE to ensure that the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness is awarded in all New York City public high schools to eligible students.

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 City Department of Education to ensure that the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness is awarded in all New York City public high schools to eligible students

Timeline

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

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

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, Sep 10, 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.