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NY A10041
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Yudelka Tapia
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AI Summary
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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
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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jobs to covered school employees to provide written offer terms and a minimum 14-day decision window; offers cannot be rescinded for using this consideration period
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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
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Grants covered schools a private right of action to sue for injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and attorneys' fees when harmed by violations
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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