Bill > A06551

This bill amends the education law to remove the three-year statute of limitations for bringing charges against school educators in cities with 125,000 or more people for specific types of serious crimes. The bill creates exceptions to the existing three-year time limit for charges of misconduct related to sex offenses (specified in Penal Law articles 130 and 260-263), crimes against elderly or disabled persons, and sexual performance by a child. Under the new provision, these types of serious allegations can be brought forward without being constrained by the previous three-year window, and a criminal conviction is not required to initiate charges. This change effectively provides more time and flexibility for pursuing disciplinary actions against school educators accused of these particularly grave offenses, potentially offering greater protection for vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. The amendment aims to ensure that serious misconduct by school educators can be investigated and addressed, even if the initial reporting falls outside the previous three-year limitation period.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6551