Bill > A00638

This bill requires the state to reimburse non-public and private schools for the costs of COVID-19 testing when such testing is mandated by state executive order or directive related to in-person instruction. Specifically, the bill stipulates that if the state mandates COVID-19 testing for students, teachers, and staff in non-public and private schools, these schools will be fully compensated for the expenses incurred in complying with the testing requirements. The New York State Commissioner of Education is tasked with developing and implementing the necessary rules, procedures, and processes to ensure that eligible schools receive proper reimbursement for their testing costs. The legislation is designed to provide financial relief to non-public and private educational institutions that are required to conduct COVID-19 testing as a condition of maintaining in-person learning, effectively protecting these schools from bearing the financial burden of state-mandated health protocols. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A638