NY A02618

Requires the Commissioner of Education, working with the Superintendent of State Police and the Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, to establish minimum security and safety standards for school buildings, grounds, and property

Standards must address security of building doors, windows, and other entry points, as well as access to school grounds, including guidelines for fences and security gates

School districts must include projects necessary to comply with the new safety standards in their required five-year capital facilities plans, with priority rankings for implementation

Capital expenditures for compliance with these security standards would be eligible for state aid apportionment under existing building aid formulas

Takes effect on July 1st following enactment