NY A08053

Grants K-12 public educational institutions (including school districts, charter schools, and BOCES) temporary exemptions from state requirements allowing transgender students unrestricted access to multi-occupancy bathrooms and locker rooms

Exemptions remain in effect until each institution converts, renovates, or constructs bathroom and locker room facilities to provide "private, inclusive, and comfortable spaces" such as single-occupancy or individually partitioned areas

Makes school districts and educational institutions eligible for state building aid under Education Law §3602(6) to fund the conversion, renovation, or construction of compliant facilities

Requires the Commissioner of Education to provide guidance on eligible expenses and procedures for obtaining state building aid for these facility modifications

Takes effect immediately upon passage