Bill > S07441

This bill amends the New York State Education Law to require the New York City Board of Education to follow the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) when disposing of school property. Specifically, the bill mandates that before selling, leasing, or transferring school property, the Board of Education must first comply with Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, which outlines a standardized process for reviewing and approving land use changes. The bill applies this requirement to two key scenarios: first, when surrendering real property that is deemed unnecessary for current or future school needs, and second, when granting, selling, or transferring property for developing combined occupancy structures (buildings that include both school and other facilities). Additionally, the bill preserves the rights of community district education councils to be involved in significant changes to school utilization, including temporary student relocations related to property transfers. By requiring ULURP compliance, the bill aims to ensure greater transparency and community input in decisions about school property disposition in New York City.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7441