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NY A05949
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Fitzpatrick
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AI Summary
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Requires all school district governing bodies and boards of cooperative educational services to review and approve a code of ethics annually by July 31st, beginning in 2026
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The code of ethics must include standards prohibiting officers and employees from using district property or resources for personal gain
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School districts must file copies of the approved code with the State Comptroller and Department of Education within 30 days of approval, with amendments filed within 30 days of adoption
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Newly elected or appointed school board trustees must complete training that includes examination of the district's code of ethics as part of their required 6-hour financial oversight training
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Annual audits of school district records must include examination of all transactions to ensure compliance with the district's code of ethics
Legislative Description
Mandates the trustees of common school districts and the board of education of every union free school district to establish a code of ethics to be applied to the prohibition of the use of school resources for personal gain.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026