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NY A04663
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Reilly
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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 a commissioner-appointed executive director, to create 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, with written reports on vulnerabilities and remediation recommendations provided to schools, local education agencies, and law enforcement
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Creates a 14-member School Safety and Security Advisory Board including representatives from the governor, legislature, NYC Department of Education, State Police, sheriffs, fire chiefs, police chiefs, and education stakeholders
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Directs the advisory board to develop and annually review school safety best practices, maintain a searchable online repository, and submit annual reports to the legislature and governor by February 1st
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Funds the office through 1% of state tax revenue from mobile sports wagering, beginning in fiscal year 2025-2026, capped at actual operational costs incurred by the office
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
referred to education
1/7/2026