Bill > A01588

This bill makes several changes to education law specifically impacting charter schools in large cities like New York City. First, it prohibits the city school district from reimbursing charter schools for leasing private or other publicly owned facilities, effectively requiring charter schools to bear the full cost of their facility leasing. Second, the bill bans charter schools from including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in employee contracts or as a condition of employment, which aims to increase transparency. Additionally, the bill requires the city comptroller to conduct annual audits of charter schools, with a particular focus on matching funds spent on these schools. The legislation also modifies rules about capital improvements in co-located school buildings, stipulating that any required improvements for non-charter public schools will now be paid for by the state. These changes appear designed to create more financial accountability and reduce potential barriers to information sharing within charter school employment practices, while also clarifying the financial responsibilities of school districts and the state in supporting charter and public school facilities.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1588