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- Referred to higher education
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Relates to meetings and absences of the board of regents
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Catherine Nolan
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BILL NUMBER:S7224
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to meetings and absences of the board of regents
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would require the Board of Regents to give notice of their agenda several clays before a scheduled meeting.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends section 204 of the Education Law to require the Board of Regents to put their official agenda on the Board's official website 10 days in advance. Such notice of time, place, and agenda shall be distributed via the board's official website and specifically distributed by United States Postal Service to all Regents at their usual addresses. An agenda for a regular scheduled meeting of the board shall include a list of all items to be considered, a description of the subject matter of each item and the full text of all items subject to a vote and the same of a person knowledgeable about the agenda and contact information for such person. An agenda shall be put on the Board's official website for a special meeting at least 3 prior to the meeting. Additionally, a summary of all resolutions, decisions, and other actions taken by the board of regents any committee meeting, task force, councilor other body for any meeting shall be electronically available on the board's official website no later than five days following a meeting. The approved minutes, attendance. voting record and either transcripts or video record must also be posted on the board's official website no later than five days following a meeting.
Section 2 makes the bill effective the first of July next succeeding the date on which it shall become a law.
Justification
The New York State Board of Regents should hold itself to the highest level of transparency. The Board of Regents presently posts the agenda and corresponding materials on their website, however, such information is not provided in a timely manner. Providing the agenda to the public with adequate notice will allow stakeholders the appropriate time to respond and discuss the issues. This includes, students, parents, teachers and advocates. Furthermore, such transparency will encourage more involvement from the public and will foster an improved dialogue between both the Board of Regents and other educational stakeholders.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of July next succeeding the date on which it shall become a law.
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