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NY S06734

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Fahy

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the timing of elections for additional school board seats from a special meeting (held 30-60 days after the increase) to the next annual meeting following the vote to increase board membership

  • Eliminates the requirement for school boards to call a special election when expanding the number of board seats

  • Specifies that no vacancy shall be deemed to exist for the new positions until the election occurs, except for the purpose of filling the seats by election

  • Applies to elections conducted under Education Law Section 1703 governing school board composition

Legislative Description

Provides that elections to fill an increased number of seats on a school board will be conducted at the first annual meeting after the meeting during which number of seats was increased.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A4382A

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/7/2026
Education6/11/2025
Education3/21/2025

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