Bill > A04752

This bill prohibits the approval of any new charter school applications within the Buffalo city school district starting July 1, 2025, effectively placing a moratorium on charter school expansion in that area. The legislation specifically prevents charter entities from approving applications submitted under section 2851 of the education law for new charter schools located in Buffalo. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any charter schools in Buffalo that have been surrendered, revoked, terminated, or not renewed after July 1, 2025, cannot be reissued within the district. The bill is temporary, with a sunset provision that will automatically repeal the restrictions on June 30, 2028, meaning the charter school limitations will only be in effect for approximately three years. This targeted legislation appears to be a specific intervention in the Buffalo school district's educational landscape, potentially addressing concerns about charter school proliferation or impact on the local public school system.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4752