Bill > A06286

This bill requires all teachers employed by the Buffalo school district to live within the city limits of Buffalo, establishing residency as a mandatory prerequisite for appointment to any teaching position. The Buffalo school district must verify residency by requiring applicants to provide one form of proof, which can include documents such as a driver's license, non-driver motor vehicle identification card, current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that displays the applicant's name and address. By mandating local residency, the bill aims to potentially increase teachers' community engagement, investment in local education, and connection to the school district they serve. The law would take effect immediately upon passage, meaning school district hiring practices would need to be updated right away to comply with the new residency requirement.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6286