The Assembly Speaker gaveled his chamber out shortly after midnight early this morning, officially bringing to an end the 2025 state legislative session. The Senate had previously wrapped up their work late last week.
NYSSBA was successful in securing two-house passage of multiple priority bills, with a particular emphasis on legislation that supports the efficient and flexible operation and governance of school boards and school districts. These bills, which have yet to be delivered to the Governor, build upon the multiple wins that were included in the 2025-26 state budget, including record levels of Foundation Aid, universal school meals, continued reforms to the zero-emission bus transition mandate and long-fought increases in BOCES aid and special services aid.
A full end of session summary of legislation NYSSBA supported or opposed, as well as a listing of other notable bills, can be viewed below. We have also linked to NYSSBA’s press statement on the end of the legislative session.
2025 End of Legislative Session Summary
NYSSBA Press Statement on End of Session
In addition, NYSSBA and our partner education groups were successful in a last-minute stoppage of legislation that would have required project labor agreements (PLAs) for nearly all school construction projects on Long Island. Despite the Senate passing the bill during their final day of session last week and the bill advancing through two committees in the Assembly, it ultimately was not brought to the Assembly floor for a final vote. Thanks to those of you – Long Island and beyond – who participated in our Take Action campaign to advocate against this would-be costly legislation.
The Governmental Relations team will now shift our focus to work with the Governor’s office to secure approval of the bills we support and pursue vetoes or adjustments to the legislation NYSSBA has concerns with.
Lastly, while the legislative session has officially concluded, both legislative leaders and the Governor have noted the potential need to return to Albany this fall should anticipated federal budget cuts result in meaningful imbalances in the recently adopted state budget. NYSSBA will continue to monitor any developments.