Bill > A00326

This bill establishes a comprehensive task force to study school safety in New York, comprised of 15 members (5 each appointed by the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker) with diverse professional backgrounds including teachers, mental health professionals, law enforcement officers, school administrators, and school safety agents. The task force's primary objectives are to investigate the frequency and severity of school violence, which is defined as any incident requiring law enforcement assistance, and to examine its root causes across multiple domains such as school environment, home and community conditions, cyber abuse, psychological factors, and media influence. Members will study current school safety measures in New York and compare them with approaches used in other states and countries, with the ultimate goal of developing recommendations to enhance school safety. The task force is required to submit a comprehensive report to the governor and legislature within one year of the act's effective date, and while members will not receive compensation, they will be reimbursed for necessary expenses. All state agencies are mandated to provide assistance and data to support the task force's work, underscoring the importance of a collaborative approach to understanding and addressing school violence.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A326