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NY A06442
Bill
Status
4/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michael Fitzpatrick
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AI Summary
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School districts and boards of cooperative educational services must establish and annually review a code of ethics prohibiting use of district property or resources for personal gain by July 31, 2024, and each year thereafter.
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Districts must file approved codes of ethics with the state comptroller and department of education within 30 days of approval, and file any amendments within 30 days of adoption.
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School board members' required six-hour training on financial oversight and fiduciary responsibilities must now include examination of the district's code of ethics.
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Annual audits of school district records must include examination of all transactions to ensure compliance with the school district's code of ethics.
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The act takes effect on July 1 following its enactment and applies to the following school year.
Legislative Description
Mandates the trustees of common school districts and the board of education of every union free school district to establish a code of ethics to be applied to the prohibition of the use of school resources for personal gain.
Last Action
referred to education
1/3/2024