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NY S00401
NY S00401Enacts the "New York city board for education policy members public responsibility act" requiring a quorum of the members of the city board to attend any hearing scheduled for purposes of allowing public comment on changes to educational plans for the school district of the city of New York.
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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Enacts the "New York city board for education policy members public responsibility act" requiring a quorum of the members of the city board to attend any hearing scheduled for purposes of allowing public comment on changes to educational plans for the school district of the city of New York.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "New York City Board for Education Policy Members Public Responsibility Act," requires a quorum (one-half of the members plus one) of the members of the New York City Board of Education to attend any hearing scheduled for the purpose of allowing public comments on changes to educational plans for the New York City school district. The bill also establishes a public review process for proposed changes, including requirements for advance notice, public hearings, and consideration of public comments before the Board can vote on such measures. The bill allows for emergency adoption of measures in certain cases, but those would only remain in effect for 60 days unless the Board complies with the quorum requirement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION (on 01/08/2020)
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