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NY A06902
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Noah Burroughs
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AI Summary
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Prohibits approval of any new charter school applications within the Hempstead, Uniondale, or Roosevelt Union Free School Districts, or within a five-mile radius of these Nassau County districts
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Blocks reissuance of any charter that has been surrendered, revoked, terminated, or not renewed in the affected area
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Prohibits existing charter schools in the area from expanding student enrollment, adding grade levels, or increasing facilities/locations
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Addresses funding concerns, noting approximately $115 million from these three districts went to charter schools in academic year 2024-2025
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Cites current charter school enrollment rates of 34% in Hempstead, 17% in Roosevelt, and 13% in Uniondale districts as evidence of oversaturation impacting public school budgets
Legislative Description
Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools, or the revision of any charter in, or within a five mile radius of, the Hempstead union free school district, the Uniondale union free school district, or the Roosevelt union free school district.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026