Authorizes BOCES to provide instruction to students at a certain property in Hudson

Title of bill

An act to amend chapter 486 of the laws of 1964, establishing and constituting as a separate union free school district certain territory in the town of Canaan in the county of Columbia, and providing for its government, in relation to making technical amendments thereto

Purpose or general idea of bill

To establish and allow the Berkshire Union Free School District, located in the town of Canaan, to operate educational programs at the Berkshire Union Free School District's leased facility located at 11 Warren Street, Hudson, New York 12534.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 amends chapter 486 of the laws of 1964, as amended by chapter 337 of the Laws of 2013, to authorize such school district to provide educational programs at 11 Warren Street, Hudson, New York 12534.

Section 2 establishes the effective date.

Justification

In 1964, by Special Act of the New York State Legislature, Berkshire Union Free School District was organized to provide public education services to the youth in residence at Berkshire Farm Center in the town of Canaan, county of Columbia. In 2013, the District was authorized to provide educational services at a leased facility located at 364 Warren Street in Hudson, New York. The District now has the need and opportunity to move the program to a larger leased facility on the same street. This bill amends the provision of the 2013 amendment solely in regard to the street address - to replace 364 Warren Street with 11 Warren Street. This change will allow the District to continue and grow its very successful Bridge program for at-risk students.

Prior legislative history

2015: Passed both houses.

Fiscal implications

None to the state.

Effective date

This act shall take effect when the school is occupying the premises located at 11 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 for the purposes of instructing students at the Berkshire Union Free School District.