Relates to the enrollment of students at charter schools, the suspension of students at charter schools and the administration of charter schools
This bill updates New York's charter school regulations to strengthen oversight and student protections. It requires charter schools to follow clearer discipline procedures (including due process for suspensions exceeding five days), maintain enrollment/suspension rates comparable to district schools, and meet specific student achievement goals to renew their charter. The bill also mandates annual audits, detailed facility reporting, and ensures students can transfer to public schools without pressure. These changes directly affect all New York charter schools and their enrolled students, particularly regarding student discipline, accountability, and operational transparency.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Charles Lavine
DDemocratic
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
Co
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Phil Ramos
DDemocratic
Co
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Otis
DDemocratic
Co
Vivian Cook
DDemocratic
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