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NY A10622
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kwani O'Pharrow
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Board of Regents as the sole charter entity authorized to issue charters in New York, removing the SUNY Board of Trustees from this role
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Requires all charter schools to receive majority approval from registered voters in the school district where they will operate before receiving any school district funds
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Voter approval must occur at the next scheduled school district budget vote or a special election called for that purpose
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Mandates voter approval for charter renewals as well, requiring a new majority vote for continued receipt of school district funds
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Assigns the Board of Regents primary statewide oversight responsibilities including annual academic reviews, financial audits, enrollment compliance monitoring, investigating complaints, and recommending probation or charter revocation for noncompliance
Legislative Description
Establishes the board of regents as the primary vetting and oversight authority of charter schools; requires all charter schools to be approved by a majority vote of the registered voters of the school district in which the charter school is proposed to operate.
Last Action
referred to education
3/13/2026