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S3907Senate2013-2014 SessionSame asA2735

Shortens the time frame within which a meeting may be called to vote on consolidation of school districts after qualified voters have not voted in favor of consolidation

Sponsor Joseph A. GriffoSD-47+1 co-sponsorAffects Education
Status
In Assembly Committee
Education
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Joseph A. Griffo

Senator · Senate District 47

Chair, Banks

History

  1. Referred to education
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 39–19
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.694
  7. Referred to education
  8. Returned to senate
  9. Died in assembly
  10. Referred to education
  11. Delivered to assembly
  12. Passed senateVote 43–19
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  1. Advanced to third reading
  2. 2nd report cal.
  3. 1st report cal.911
  4. Referred to education

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The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A2735Assembly

Shortens the time frame within which a meeting may be called to vote on consolidation of school districts after qualified voters have not voted in favor of consolidation

In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Anthony Brindisi

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S3907

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to proceedings at meetings to consolidate school districts

Purpose

This bill would allow a re-vote on a school consolidation within 60 days of the original vote.

Summary of provisions

Amends subdivision 1 of section 1512 of the education law to allow a re-vote on school consolidation within 60 days of original vote.

Existing law

Current law does not allow a re-vote to take place prior to one year.

Justification

A study found that districts with less than 1,500 students (which makes up about half of the school districts in New York State) are likely to cut per-pupil costs significantly by consolidating. In today's economy, school districts need to look at all options. The possible savings coupled with potential academic benefits warrant consolidation being encouraged in the state.

Legislative history

2012 S. 6691 passed Senate/A. 10241 Education Committee.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

Immediate.

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