Bill > A00996

This bill amends the New York education law to create a new provision that prohibits trustees and board of education members from voting on matters that directly affect a family member who is either employed by the board of education or school district, or who would experience a financial impact from the vote. The proposed legislation aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest by ensuring that board members cannot use their voting power to benefit their relatives financially or professionally. By mandating recusal from voting in such situations, the bill seeks to promote transparency, fairness, and ethical decision-making in school district governance. The new rule would require board members to abstain from voting on any agenda item where their family member's employment or financial interests could be materially affected by the board's decision, thus reducing the potential for nepotism or personal gain in educational administrative processes.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A996