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NY A10729
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Philip Ramos
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AI Summary
- Requires charter school applications in New York City to first receive majority approval from the community district education council before submission to a charter entity
- Requires charter school applications outside NYC to be approved by public vote in the school district on the next scheduled school budget vote date (or election/primary day in Buffalo and Rochester)
- Applies the same local approval requirements to charter renewals, with applications due at least two months before submission to the charter entity in NYC and by February 1st outside NYC
- Makes denial of charter applications or renewals by local school boards or community councils final and not subject to review by any charter entity, court, or administrative body
- Requires charter school relocations to a different district to include public hearings and voter approval in the new district, with 70 days notice (increased from 45 days)
Legislative Description
Provides that charter school applicants in a city with a population of one million or more shall first apply to the community district education council for approval for renewal of a charter within a certain amount of time and public hearings shall be conducted on such proposed application.
Last Action
print number 10729a
4/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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