Bill > S06964

This bill amends the New York executive law to require that when the governor declares a weather-related state of emergency in a city with a population of one million or more (which would specifically mean New York City), all public and private elementary and secondary schools in that city must be closed and remain closed until the emergency is terminated. The bill allows the governor to make this declaration either on their own initiative or upon request from the city's mayor. By mandating automatic school closures during severe weather emergencies, the bill aims to ensure the safety of students and staff by preventing them from traveling or being present in potentially dangerous conditions. The legislation provides a clear, immediate mechanism for school closures during extreme weather events, removing discretionary decision-making from individual school districts and creating a uniform response to significant weather emergencies in large urban areas.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6964