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- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Relates to repealing a section of the education law relating to takeover and restructuring of schools
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Anthony Brindisi
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Title of bill
An act to repeal section 211-f of the education law, relating to takeover and restructuring of failing schools
Purpose
To eliminate language in education law that authorized the restructuring and state takeover of failing schools via the appointment of an external receiver.
Summary of provisions
Section 211-f of the education law is repealed.
Justification
The state take-over and receivership status of school districts identified as "failing" or "persistently failing" has been a dismal disappointment and has met with little, if any, success in improving educational outcomes. Many schools identified as failing have been on the list for over 10 years. Moreover, the provisions in 211-f Education Law weigh heavily upon our state's students who are living in poverty. A repeal of this section will allow educational communities to solve their problems on the local level with educator input, while avoiding the imposition of long-distance interventions that are ineffective.
Legislative history
None
Fiscal implications
Cost savings to the state through the elimination of takeover costs.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the twentieth day after it shall have become a law.
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