Bill > A05093

This bill modifies existing election law regarding the use of school buildings as polling places by establishing new requirements for spatial separation between voting areas and instructional spaces. Specifically, if a school building is designated as a polling location, the controlling board must provide a space that is not easily accessible to areas where classroom instruction is happening. If such a separate space cannot be created, the school administration must cancel in-person instructional activities during the hours that the polling site is operational. This requirement aims to ensure voter access while minimizing potential disruption or security concerns for students during elections. The bill amends a previous version of the election law that already outlined guidelines for using public buildings, including schools, as polling places, and adds these new provisions about spatial separation and potential instructional cancellations. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5093