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- Referred to education
- Print number 536a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
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Relates to the applicability of noise ordinances on school construction work sites
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor George Latimer
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BILL NUMBER:S536A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the applicability of noise ordinances on school construction work sites
Purpose
This bill will provide guidelines for school construction that recognize the rights of residents to have peace and quiet during nighttime hours while ensuring that important construction that benefits the school district is completed in a timely manner.
Summary of provisions
This bill adds a new §408-C to the education law related to school construction.
Section one requires that the State Department of Education issue guidelines for noise levels and hours of work for public and private school construction. It requires that those guidelines specify work hours as being between 7am and 7pm, and that recommended noise levels be consistent with mandates issued by the state Department of Education for construction done during school hours.
Section two specifies the Department make known the process for filing complaints about noise levels in excess of or work hours outside of those recommended in the guidelines.
Section three exempts the State Department from routine enforcement of the guidelines, but commits the agency to working to resolve disputes raised through its complaint process.
The amendment to this bill simply replaces the word "regulation" with the word "guidelines".
Justification
School construction is important to ensure students in our communities across the state learn in a safe and hospitable environment that maximizes student learning. However, school construction should be completed in a manner that recognizes residents' inherent right to the quiet enjoyment of their property during late evening and nighttime hours.
Because school construction projects are exempted from local laws and ordinances, it is reasonable to require the State Department of Education to issue guidelines regarding noise levels and work hours.
Legislative history
2010 - S.1847 - REFERRED TO EDUCATION 2008 - S.8771 - REFERRED TO RULES
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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