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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Relates to requiring the board of regents to obtain legislative approval of any rule or regulation containing an unfunded mandate
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring the board of regents to obtain legislative approval of any rule or regulation containing an unfunded mandate
Purpose
To require the Board of Regents to obtain legislative approval before issuing rules or regulations with unfunded mandates
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends section 207 of the Education Law to provide definitions for "net additional cost" and "unfunded mandate." It also states that no rule or regulation containing an unfunded mandate shall be adopted by the Board of Regents or the Commissioner of Education, except by a majority vote of the legislature.
Section 2: Effective date.
Justification
Many school districts are facing financial hardship, in large part, due to unfunded mandates. This legislation prohibits the imposition of regulatory changes made by the Board of Regents or Commissioner of Education that result in an unfunded mandate without a majority vote of the legislature.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
No costs to the state or localities.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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