Provides for the removal and other disciplinary action of part-time teaching assistants; provides for the procedure of such actions; authorizes suspension pending the determination of charges.
Impact
This bill aims to amend the education law regarding the removal and other disciplinary actions faced by part-time teaching assistants in public schools. It introduces a formal procedure for disciplinary actions, thereby establishing a framework that promotes fair treatment of employees within the educational sector. The introduction of these protections aligns with broader labor rights efforts and emphasizes the value of experienced personnel in the educational environment.
Summary
Bill A10148 introduces significant changes to the existing education laws in New York, specifically focusing on the removal and disciplinary actions applicable to part-time teaching assistants. It stipulates that a teaching assistant who has completed at least five years of continuous service cannot be removed or disciplined without due process that includes a hearing for stated charges. This serves to protect long-serving employees and ensures that any disciplinary action is justified and transparent.
Contention
While the bill is structured to provide necessary protections for part-time teaching assistants, it may not be free from contention. Advocates for educational reform may argue that the procedural requirements could hinder necessary disciplinary actions, potentially complicating the management of part-time staff. Conversely, labor representatives are likely to view the bill positively as it strengthens the rights of workers in the education sector, presenting a balancing act between employee rights and administrative efficacy.
Same As
Provides for the removal and other disciplinary action of part-time teaching assistants; provides for the procedure of such actions; authorizes suspension pending the determination of charges.
Provides for the removal and other disciplinary action of part-time teaching assistants; provides for the procedure of such actions; authorizes suspension pending the determination of charges.
Relates to the statute of limitations for certain deed theft actions; revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations and states who may bring such actions; grants trial preference to such actions; directs the chief administrator of the courts to promulgate rules for the timely adjudication of certain revived actions.
Relates to the statute of limitations for certain deed theft actions; revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations and states who may bring such actions; grants trial preference to such actions; directs the chief administrator of the courts to promulgate rules for the timely adjudication of certain revived actions.
Provides procedures to be followed in appointing a hearing officer for removal and disciplinary action against certain public employees not in the service of the city of New York, including the fees to be paid for such hearing officer; provides for suspension, with pay, pending the determination.
Provides procedures to be followed in appointing a hearing officer for removal and disciplinary action against certain public employees not in the service of the city of New York, including the fees to be paid for such hearing officer; provides for suspension, with pay, pending the determination.
Authorizes the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to discipline certain employees for acts of serious misconduct; defines serious misconduct; establishes procedures for such disciplinary action; prohibits employees who have been removed for serious misconduct from being placed on the eligible list after such removal.
Clarifies provisions governing when foreclosure actions are deemed abandoned for failure of a plaintiff to timely seek a default judgment; governs when foreclosure actions are deemed terminated for purposes of the savings clause permitting actions to be recommenced following termination of a prior action and be deemed timely; governs the finality of dismissed or discontinued residential foreclosure actions.