NY S00401

Requires a quorum (one-half of city board members plus one) to attend any public hearing on proposed items before the board can vote on those items.

Mandates a 45-day public notice period before voting on proposed items, with notice distributed to community superintendents, district education councils, community boards, and school-based management teams, including the item description, contact information, hearing details, and how to submit comments.

Requires revised public notice at least 15 days before a vote if a proposed item is substantially revised, along with a summary of public comments received and explanation of why alternatives were rejected.

Requires the city board to publish an assessment of all public comments received before 24 hours prior to the vote, including a summary of issues raised, analysis of alternatives, and changes made based on feedback.

Allows emergency adoption of items without full quorum requirements if necessary to preserve student health, safety, or welfare, but such emergency measures expire after 60 days unless the board complies with standard procedures to make them permanent.