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NY A00151
Bill
Status
Passed
12/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Nolan
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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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