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NY S05301

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Ashby

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows sheriffs in counties outside cities with populations over one million to appoint deputies as school resource officers at private elementary and secondary schools when no local police officers are available for appointment

  • Requires that more than 50% of the private school's property acreage be located within the sheriff's county jurisdiction and outside any city boundaries within that county

  • Mandates county legislature or board of supervisors approval through local law or resolution before sheriffs can make such appointments

  • Designates appointed school resource officers as employees of the private school, not the sheriff's office or county, meaning they are not considered public employees

  • Permits sheriffs to charge an administrative fee up to $50 per year per officer and to revoke appointments for non-compliance with established written procedures

Legislative Description

Authorizes the sheriff of certain counties to appoint school resource officers to private elementary and secondary schools upon the request of such private school and the approval of the county legislative body.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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