What's happening
This bill requires charter schools to notify parents in writing and in a public database when placed on probation or given a remedial action plan.
Why it matters
Increases transparency by requiring charter schools to inform parents not only when their child is enrolled but also when the school is facing significant challenges, such as probation or a remedial action plan. This allows families to make better-informed decisions about their child’s education.
Mandates that notification be provided in writing via postal mail within two weeks of a school being notified of its status,. ensuring that parents receive timely and official communication rather than relying on informal channels or hearsay.
Extends notification requirements to both parents in dual custody situations (if addresses are on file),. addressing potential gaps in communication for families where parents do not live together.
Requires public disclosure of charter schools’ probationary status and remedial action plans in a database updated every two weeks,. enabling broader community oversight and providing a resource for prospective families or the public to monitor school performance.
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Notify Parents on Charter Status
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- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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Notify Parents of Charter Status
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor Martin Malavé Dilan
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2837
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 23, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. LENTOL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to parental notification when charter schools are placed on probation or receive a remedial action plan
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 2855-a to read as follows:
§ 2855-a. Parental notification. 1. Parents or legal guardians of children who are enrolled in charter schools or whom the schools are attempting to recruit shall be notified when such schools may be placed on probation or receive a remedial action plan from the charter entity or regents.
2. The term "charter school" shall have the same meaning as defined in this chapter.
3. Such notice shall be granted within two weeks of actual notice of such a school's status.
4. As schools provide notice, they shall disclose their probationary status and remedial action plan to remain open.
5. Such provided notice shall be written and sent via postal mail to the parents or legal guardians. In the event of dual custody situations, the schools shall provide written notice to both parents if their addresses are on file with the school.
6. Schools shall also disclose their probationary status in a database that shall be updated every two weeks. In this database, charter schools shall disclose any probationary status and remedial action plans.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01384-01-7
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