Allows for the designation of students as ex officio members of school boards; repealer
This bill updates New York State education laws to allow high school districts to include students as non-voting members on their school boards. It clarifies that these student representatives can attend public meetings and participate in discussions but cannot vote, receive payment, or access closed executive sessions. The law provides several methods for selecting these students, such as election by the student body or selection by the principal, while requiring that chosen students have attended the school for at least one year. Additionally, the bill repeals previous sections of the education law to remove outdated provisions related to student board membership.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 24, 2024
Last action May 30, 2024
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8
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Committee
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Amendments
2
May 22, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9855A
lower
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
lower
Apr 24, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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