Bill > S04616

This bill amends the New York State Education Law to prohibit school districts located outside of cities with a population of one million or more from using schoolhouses or school grounds to provide permanent or temporary housing for migrant populations. Specifically, the legislation prevents school trustees or boards of education in smaller districts from allowing school facilities to be used as housing for migrants. The bill would effectively restrict school districts in areas outside of New York City from repurposing their educational facilities as temporary shelters or housing for migrant populations. The provision is straightforward and immediate, with the act set to take effect immediately upon passage. The bill appears to be a response to ongoing discussions about migrant housing and the use of public educational spaces, aiming to maintain the primary purpose of school facilities as educational environments rather than temporary housing solutions.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4616