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NY A05197
NY A05197Relates to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct; makes conforming amendments.
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Introduced
02/11/2021
02/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct; and to amend the education law, in relation to making conforming amendments
AI Summary
This bill amends the education law to:
- Require school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, and charter schools to adopt codes of conduct that promote and sustain safe, respectful, and supportive school environments, and define violations and set clear expectations for student conduct. The codes must use the least severe action necessary to respond to violations, prioritize restorative practices and interventions, and prohibit certain disciplinary actions like suspensions for tardiness, absence, dress code violations, and initial or repeated acts of willful disobedience.
- Require districts to provide professional development on the code of conduct, interventions, and graduated and proportionate discipline.
- Establish procedures for suspending students, including requiring written notice, a hearing, the opportunity for the student and parent to present evidence and be represented by an attorney or advocate, and the issuance of a written decision.
- Limit the circumstances under which students can be suspended or removed from the classroom, and require schools to create an education plan and allow students to make up work during any removal or suspension.
- Make conforming amendments to related provisions regarding discipline of students with disabilities and the transfer of disciplinary records.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (73)
Catherine Nolan (D)*,
Helene Weinstein (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Kevin Cahill (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Taylor Darling (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Mathylde Frontus (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),
Latoya Joyner (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
John McDonald (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Danny O'Donnell (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Gary Pretlow (D),
Dan Quart (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
José Rivera (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
Monica Wallace (D),
David Weprin (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5197 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05197&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05197 |
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