Bill > S08008

This bill amends the New York State education law to encourage local school boards, school districts, and charter schools to prioritize certain youth organizations when granting access to school facilities. Specifically, the bill requires these educational entities to give priority to youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as patriotic societies, with explicit mentions of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, including their New York-affiliated groups and councils. The purpose of this prioritization is to facilitate student access to activities provided by these organizations outside of school hours, with the goal of encouraging civic education. By adding nearly identical language to multiple sections of the education law, the bill ensures consistent application across different types of educational institutions, effectively giving these patriotic youth organizations preferential treatment when seeking to use school facilities for extracurricular activities that promote civic engagement and community involvement.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8008