Bill > A08847

This bill amends the New York education law to modify record retention requirements for reports of alleged misconduct in schools. Currently, reports that do not result in a criminal conviction are typically expunged after five years. The bill now allows schools and school districts to retain records related to specific types of alleged misconduct for the full duration of the applicable statute of limitations. Specifically, the bill references two legal provisions: paragraph (f) of section 30.10 of the criminal procedure law and subdivision (b) of section 208 of the civil practice law and rules. This change means that certain records of alleged misconduct can be kept longer than the previous five-year standard, potentially providing schools with more flexibility in maintaining documentation of serious allegations, even if they do not result in a criminal conviction. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8847