Bill > A07879

This bill amends the New York education law to waive tuition requirements for nonresident students under specific circumstances. Specifically, the bill allows students to attend schools within their district without paying tuition if their parent or guardian works as an educational professional (either as a principal, teacher, or paraprofessional) in that district. The waiver applies both to the school where the parent works and to other schools within the same district. For example, if a teacher works at an elementary school in a district, their child could attend that school or another school in the same district without paying nonresident tuition fees. The legislation will take effect immediately and will apply to school years starting on or after July 1, 2025, giving school districts time to prepare for the new tuition policy. This bill aims to provide educational flexibility and potential financial relief for families of educational professionals by allowing their children to attend schools in their district without additional tuition costs.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7879