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NY A09630
Bill
Status
3/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Giglio
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Office of School Safety and Security within the Department of Education, headed by an executive director appointed by the commissioner, to create and implement school safety programs and serve as a clearinghouse for best practices.
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Requires the Office to conduct annual safety and security assessments at all public educational facilities, prepare written reports identifying vulnerabilities and recommendations, and provide copies to local education agencies, law enforcement, and school principals.
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Creates a 14-member School Safety and Security Advisory Board including gubernatorial appointees, NYC Department of Education chancellor, state police, law enforcement representatives, and four state legislators, tasked with developing and annually reviewing school safety best practices and reporting annually to the legislature and governor.
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Allocates one percent of state tax revenue from mobile sports wagering beginning in fiscal year 2024-2025 to fund the Office of School Safety and Security, not to exceed actual costs incurred annually.
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York state school safety and security act; establishes the office of school safety and security to perform assessments of educational facilities for safety and security and provide safety and security training; establishes the school safety and security advisory board to establish school safety and security best practices and resources; imposes a one percent tax on mobile sports wagering to fund such office.
Last Action
held for consideration in education
5/8/2024