NY S07988

Amends Education Law section 1128-a to allow schools and school districts to retain records of alleged misconduct for longer periods in certain cases

Currently, reports that do not result in criminal conviction must be expunged after five years or earlier at the school's discretion

Creates an exception permitting retention of records related to alleged misconduct covered by specific criminal procedure and civil practice statutes for the full duration of the applicable statute of limitations

References Criminal Procedure Law section 30.10(3)(f) and Civil Practice Law and Rules section 208(b), which relate to offenses against minors and tolling of limitations periods for persons under disability

Takes effect immediately upon passage