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NY A03429

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alex Bores

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits school districts from authorizing home instruction for currently enrolled public school students if there is a pending child abuse or neglect investigation against either custodial parent or the person who would instruct the child

  • Bars home instruction authorization if either custodial parent or the instructor has ever been convicted of domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect

  • Requires every school district board of education to develop policies ensuring the superintendent is notified when school teachers or personnel make reports of suspected child abuse or neglect

  • Mandates the Office of Children and Family Services to confirm case status within 48 hours when a superintendent requests information about an initiated investigation

  • Named "Raylee's Law" and would take effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits school districts from authorizing a currently enrolled public school student to be home schooled when the superintendent of the school district is notified of a pending child abuse or neglect investigation or if either custodial parent or a person instructing the child has been convicted of domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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