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NY A05373

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Catalina Cruz

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants students, parents, teachers, and staff at public and charter schools protection from immigration enforcement on school grounds unless officers present a valid judicial warrant signed by a federal judge or magistrate
  • Prohibits schools from allowing law enforcement onto property to access individuals for immigration enforcement or to inquire about citizenship or immigration status without proper judicial authorization
  • Classifies violation of these protections as unlawful imprisonment and allows affected individuals or the Attorney General to bring civil actions for relief, with recovery of costs and attorney's fees
  • Requires schools to immediately notify parents or guardians when a student is subject to a valid immigration-related judicial warrant, unless the warrant specifically prohibits notification
  • Mandates the Education Commissioner to develop training protocols for school personnel and requires the department to publish annual reports on immigration enforcement actions affecting schools

Legislative Description

Prohibits immigration enforcement in school settings; prohibits all public and charter schools from allowing law enforcement officials inside school property to access a student, except to address an imminent safety situation or if they have an appropriate judicial warrant or judicial order.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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