Bill > A05820

This bill amends the New York education law to give borough presidents the explicit authority to remove members of community district education councils whom they originally appointed if those members engage in criminal wrongdoing or misconduct, as defined by the chancellor. Currently, the law already allows for members to be removed for excessive unexcused absences, and this bill expands those removal provisions to include instances of criminal or ethical violations. The bill modifies two sections of the education law - one relating to community district education councils and another relating to community boards - to create a consistent process where if a borough president removes an appointee for such misconduct, the respective board or council must then declare a vacancy and notify the chancellor. The language updates also make the text more gender-neutral by replacing gendered pronouns like "he or she" with the gender-neutral "they". The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, with some technical provisions about the timing of the amendments.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5820