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Senator · Senate District 5
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Directs the commissioner of education to establish performance standards for school districts for exemption from requirements mandated by the state
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Edward Ra
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BILL NUMBER:S4991
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to directing the commissioner of education to establish performance standards for school districts for exemption from requirements mandated by the state
Purpose
This legislation directs the Commissioner of Education to establish performance standards for school districts for exemption from requirements mandated by New York State.
Summary of provisions
Amends the education law to add a new section 319 to direct the Commissioner of the New York State Education Department to establish performance standards for school districts for exemption from requirements mandated by the state.
The Commissioner shall establish which categories will be used for evaluating school district performance. These categories will include, but not be limited to, test scores, student attendance, and graduation rates. The Commissioner will also determine which requirements a school district meeting such performance standards will be exempt.
Justification
With school districts across the State working to operate within the requirements of the 2%, it is crucial that we provide meaningful mandate relief to school districts that have consistently proven to meet high standards.
This legislation would direct the Commissioner of Education to create a system of targeted mandate relief for school districts who meet or exceed certain performance criteria. These performance categories will include, but not be limited to, test scores, attendance and graduation rates.
By rewarding high performance districts, the legislation will also provide a valuable incentive to districts who are not meeting the established standards.
Legislative history
S.3719 of 2013-14.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2016.
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