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NY A04149

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nader Sayegh

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Civil Service Law section 61 to allow school districts to select from the top five candidates on civil service eligible lists when breaking ties, rather than the standard top three
  • Currently, state and municipal commissions can only select from candidates with ratings equal to or higher than the third highest standing eligible
  • School districts would be required to establish this expanded selection pool by rule
  • The change applies specifically to appointments and promotions in the competitive class from eligible lists
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows school districts to canvass from the five highest civil service examination ratings.

Last Action

referred to governmental employees

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Employees1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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