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NY A00151

Bill

Status

Passed

12/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Nolan

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits sale, lease, or transfer of existing open-air playgrounds in New York City schoolhouses without establishing a plan to provide suitable alternative physical activity space for students
  • Restricts permanent authorization of playground use for school building construction, renovation, or storage of building materials unless alternative recreational facilities are provided
  • Exempts school construction or renovation activities that use playgrounds for no more than one year in duration
  • Requires the Commissioner of Education to promulgate rules and regulations for implementation by the effective date
  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

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

signed chap.480

12/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance6/11/2013
Rules6/3/2013
Ways and Means3/5/2013
Education1/9/2013

Full Bill Text

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