Bill > S06097

This bill amends the New York education law to require that charter school applications must include the specific location of the proposed school, removing the previous language that made the location optional ("if known"). Under the current law, charter school applicants could submit an application without specifying the exact location and had ten business days after acquiring facilities to notify the charter entity. The new bill eliminates this flexibility, mandating that the precise location be included in the original charter application. This change aims to provide more upfront transparency about where a proposed charter school will be situated, potentially helping charter entities, school boards, and local communities better understand and plan for new educational institutions. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law and will apply to all charter school applications submitted on or after that date.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6097