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NY A01863

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2009

Primary Sponsor

James Brennan

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Law Section 2556 to prohibit the sale, lease, or transfer of existing open-air playgrounds in New York City schools
  • Prevents permanent authorization of playground space for other uses such as school building construction, renovation, or storage of building materials unless an alternative playground plan is established
  • Requires any alternative plan to provide suitable and adequate playground space that accommodates the physical recreational needs of students
  • Takes effect July 1, 2011
  • Directs the Commissioner of Education to promulgate necessary rules and regulations by the effective date

Legislative Description

Restricts the sale, lease, transfer or use of existing outdoor school playgrounds for the construction or renovation of a school building which would eliminate use of such playground space for outdoor recreation unless an alternative plan for outdoor recreation is provided.

Last Action

reported referred to rules

6/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules6/30/2010
Ways and Means6/23/2010
Education1/12/2009

Full Bill Text

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