What's happening
This bill repeals section 211-f of the education law, eliminating provisions for the takeover and restructuring of failing schools.
Why it matters
Removes state authority to take over or restructure failing schools. By repealing section 211-f, the bill eliminates the legal mechanism that allowed New York State to intervene directly in schools deemed persistently underperforming, which could shift responsibility and decision-making power back to local school districts.
Potentially impacts how struggling schools are improved. Without state-mandated takeovers or restructuring plans, alternative approaches—such as local reforms, community input, or district-led initiatives—may become more prominent in efforts to address school failure.
Reduces state oversight and accountability levers. The repeal could be seen as reducing state-level oversight tools intended to ensure school improvement, which might affect how consistently educational standards are enforced across districts, particularly in areas with chronically underperforming schools.
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End School Takeover Law
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
18 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
End School Takeover Law
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor Joseph A. Griffo
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2918
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 23, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. BRINDISI, RAIA, CAHILL, SKOUFIS, SEPULVEDA, SANTABARBARA, JAFFEE, HYNDMAN, CURRAN, BUTLER, LUPARDO, MOSLEY -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. BICHOTTE, GALEF, MAGEE, RA -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to repeal section 211-f of the education law, relating to takeover and restructuring of failing schools
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 211-f of the education law is REPEALED.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the twentieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01875-01-7
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