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NY A06902

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Noah Burroughs

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Blocks reissuance of any charter that has been surrendered, revoked, terminated, or not renewed in the affected area

  • Prohibits existing charter schools in the area from expanding student enrollment, adding grade levels, or increasing facilities/locations

  • Addresses funding concerns, noting approximately $115 million from these three districts went to charter schools in academic year 2024-2025

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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