New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10446

Introduced
3/6/26  

Caption

Allows the president of the citywide council on high schools to participate in the selection of the members of the board of education elected by the community district education council presidents.

Impact

The proposed changes will influence the structure of the board of education, increasing its membership to include representatives who reflect a diverse range of educational perspectives. By incorporating the president of the citywide council on high schools into the decision-making process, the bill aspires to enhance educational policy-making, ensuring that the concerns of high schools are adequately represented at the board level. This initiative may foster a more connected dialogue between high schools and district-level education leaders.

Summary

Bill A10446 aims to amend the education law in New York by allowing the president of the citywide council on high schools to have a role in selecting members of the board of education who are elected by community district education council presidents. The legislation intends to enhance the governance of education by ensuring that a representative from the high school council has input in board appointments, thereby making the selection process more inclusive.

Contention

While supporters argue that this bill promotes inclusivity and better representation, there may be concerns about its practical implementation and how additional members will influence the dynamics of the board. Some stakeholders might question whether this alteration of governance will genuinely lead to improved educational outcomes or whether it merely complicates existing structures without delivering tangible benefits. Moreover, there is potential for political contention regarding who fills these roles and how selection processes may be perceived, as political biases could shape board composition.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S01510

Allows the president of the citywide council on high schools to participate in the selection of the members of the board of education elected by the community district education council presidents.

NY S06355

Allows parents of a child who has ever received services through an English as a second language program to serve as a member of the citywide council on English language learners and of the citywide council on high schools even if the child is no longer enrolled.

NY A10079

Allows parents of a child who has ever received services through an English as a second language program to serve as a member of the citywide council on English language learners and of the citywide council on high schools even if the child is no longer enrolled.

NY A02010

Requires that notice be given to the borough president or presidents, the council member or members, the senator or senators, the member or members of assembly and the district managers of the affected community board or boards when there is a change in service furnished upon the rapid transit facilities or the omnibus line facilities of the New York city transit authority.

NY S02217

Requires that notice be given to the borough president or presidents, the council member or members, the senator or senators, the member or members of assembly and the district managers of the affected community board or boards when there is a change in service furnished upon the rapid transit facilities or the omnibus line facilities of the New York city transit authority.

NY S07826

Directs school districts to establish parent advisory councils on special education to advise on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities, and meet regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the school district's special education programs.

NY A08633

Directs school districts to establish parent advisory councils on special education to advise on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities, and meet regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the school district's special education programs.

NY S1075

Amends existing law to provide that cities with 25,000 residents or less may provide for election of councilmen by districts and that cities with greater than 25,000 residents shall provide for the election of councilmen by districts.

NY H0720

Amends existing law to provide that cities with 25,000 residents or less may provide for election of councilmen by districts and that cities with greater than 25,000 residents shall provide for the election of councilmen by districts.

NY S09568

Provides that charter school applicants shall first apply to the community district education council or the board of education of the school district for approval for renewal of a charter within a certain amount of time and public hearings shall be conducted on such proposed application.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.