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NY A10041

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Yudelka Tapia

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Permits employees of Article 89-approved special education schools and preschools to hold dual employment with public school districts or NYC Department of Education, unless a direct conflict of interest is documented in writing

  • Requires public educational employers offering jobs to covered school employees to provide written offer terms and a minimum 14-day decision window; offers cannot be rescinded for using this consideration period

  • Prohibits "anti-competitive labor disruption" practices, including inducing multiple staff to resign on short notice, using state authority to coerce rapid departures, or disrupting services without transition coordination

  • Grants covered schools a private right of action to sue for injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and attorneys' fees when harmed by violations

  • Directs the Board of Regents to promulgate implementing regulations within 180 days of the law taking effect

Legislative Description

Authorizes education-related dual employment for employees of certain schools offering special education services; prohibits certain anti-competitive actions that would impact such schools.

Last Action

referred to education

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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