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- Referred to election law
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BILL NUMBER:A11050
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to provid- ing that public schools within New York state are not open for regular classes with their students on any primary election day
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of the bill is allow the New York City Board of Elections to conduct primary elections in New York City public schools without the presence of students enrolled ther- ein,
Summary of specific provisions
Section 8-100 of the election law is amended by adding a new subdivision 5. In a city having a population of one million or more, the public schools in such city shall not conduct any classes or other activities within its buildings which require the presence of students if such city is conducting a primary election pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subdivision one of this section.
Justification
NYC public schools are currently closed on general election days and in an effort to maintain student safety during primary elections it is recommended that no activities or classes be held on primary election days.
Prior legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
Immediate
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