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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to permitting students made homeless by an act of terrorism or natural disaster to attend school in the school district in which they resided prior to being homeless for two school years after the event
Purpose
To permit students made homeless by an act of terrorism or natural disaster to attend the school district in which they resided for two school years after the event.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 1 of section 3209 of the education law by adding a new paragraph c-1 providing when a child becomes homeless as a result of an act of terrorism or a natural disaster which results in the declaration of a state of emergency or disaster by the state or by the federal government, such child may designate and continue to be enrolled in the school district of origin for up to two full school years after the event, provided such school district is not overcrowded.
Section 2 provides this act shall take effect immediately.
Existing law
This is a new law.
Justification
Many New York school children are displaced as a result of losing their homes during atrocious unexpected events, such as Hurricane Sandy. Having to change schools results in more stress. Allowing these children to remain in their school districts of origin for up to two years, when practicable, affords them some stability in a tumultuous time.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None
Local fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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