Bill > A04663

This bill establishes the New York State School Safety and Security Act, which creates a new Office of School Safety and Security within the state education department to enhance safety in educational facilities. The office will be led by an executive director appointed by the commissioner and will conduct annual safety assessments of public educational facilities, identifying vulnerabilities and providing recommendations to local educational agencies, law enforcement, and school administrators. Simultaneously, the bill establishes a School Safety and Security Advisory Board composed of 14 members, including representatives from education, law enforcement, state government, and the legislature, who will develop and annually review best practices and resources for school safety. To fund this new office, the bill mandates that beginning in fiscal year 2025-2026, one percent of the state tax on mobile sports wagering will be allocated to support the office's operations, with the funding not to exceed the actual costs incurred. The advisory board will also be responsible for preparing an annual report to the legislature and governor on the status of school safety in New York's public educational facilities, ensuring ongoing monitoring and improvement of school safety standards.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4663