Bill > A06375

This bill requires the New York State Senate and Assembly education committees to conduct public hearings in the five New York City boroughs (Bronx, Kings/Brooklyn, New York/Manhattan, Queens, and Richmond/Staten Island) at least thirty days before voting on any legislation that would extend mayoral control of New York City schools. The hearings are designed to provide local individuals and organizations an opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the city's school governance structure. The committees are required to make a good faith effort to hear from all individuals who wish to present statements, and the committee chairs must publish a schedule of these hearings in advance. The legislation specifically relates to potential amendments to existing laws from 2002 and 2009 that established the current framework for New York City school administration, including provisions about the school construction authority, board of education, community boards, and other related governance structures. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6375