NY S05550

Increases student representation on New York City's city-wide education councils from one non-voting member to two voting members for councils on special education, English language learners, high schools, and District 75

Expands eligibility from high school seniors only to all high school students for serving on these city-wide councils

Changes community district education council composition from twelve voting members plus two non-voting student members to fifteen voting members including three voting student members

Requires community boards to include two student members chosen by the board, with eligibility open to any high school student in the district

Mandates community boards fill student positions within forty-five days of the board's election