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NY A04382
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Changes the timing for electing additional school board members when a board increases its size, moving elections from a special meeting to the next annual meeting
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Eliminates the previous requirement that special elections be held between 30 and 60 days after the annual meeting where the board size increase was approved
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Specifies that no vacancy shall be deemed to exist in the new positions until the election to fill them occurs, except for the purpose of conducting that election
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Amends Section 1703 of the Education Law, updating language from a 1957 statute
Legislative Description
Provides that elections to fill an increased number of seats on a school board will be conducted at the first annual meeting after the meeting during which number of seats was increased.
Last Action
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
3/10/2026