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4 Multi-sponsors
History
- Opinion referred to judiciary
- To attorney-general for opinion
- Referred to education
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10278
Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY propos- ing an amendment to article 11 of the constitution, in relation to providing for the right to safe schools
Purpose or general idea of bill
To amend the Constitution to guarantee all students and staff of primary, elementary, junior high and senior high schools the right to attend schools which are safe, secure and peaceful.
Summary of specific provisions
Adds a new Section 4 to Article 11 of the New York State Constitution entitled "Right to Safe Schools;" providing all students and staff of primary, elementary, junior high and senior high schools the unalienable right to attend schools that are safe, secure and peaceful.
Effects of present law which this bill would alter
Adds a new Section 4 to Article 11 of the State Constitution.
Justification
Studies and research prove that students' ability to learn is partly determined by the environment in which the student is instructed. Environment is, moreover, a significant factor to staff and teachers. Therefore, New York's Constitution, which provides the basic principles and laws of our state, should clearly guarantee the right to safe schools.
Prior legislative history
2008: A.4827; AG opinion referred to Judiciary 2008: A.4827; Referred to Education 2007: A.4827; AG opinion referred to Judiciary 2007: A.4827; Referred to Education 2006: A.2976; Held for consideration in Education 2005: A.2976; AG opinion to the Judiciary 2004: A.2227; AG opinion referred to Judiciary 2003: A.22277 AG opinion referred to Judiciary 2002: A.3158; AG opinion referred to Judiciary 2001: A.3158; Held in consideration in Education 2000: A.2765; AG opinion referred to Judiciary 1999: A.2765; AG opinion referred to Judiciary 1998: A.3260; Held for consideration in Education 1997: A.3260; AG opinion referred to Judiciary 1996: A.1708; AG opinion referred to Judiciary 1995: A.1708; AG opinion referred to Judiciary 1994: A.9443; AG opinion referred to Judiciary 1993: A.3088; AG opinion referred to Judiciary 1992: A.9254; Held for consideration in Education 1991: A.4608; Held for consideration in Education 1989: A.3940; AG opinion referred to Judiciary
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
January first, following approval at the last general election.
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