What's happening
This bill requires written notice to school districts 30 days before starting construction projects within 300 feet of school buildings, except emergencies.
Why it matters
Enhances school safety and preparedness. By mandating advance notice, schools will have time to adjust security, student movement, or emergency procedures in response to nearby construction, reducing the risk of accidents or disruptions.
Promotes collaboration and communication. School districts will be better able to coordinate with local authorities and construction crews, potentially minimizing noise, traffic congestion, and other impacts during school hours.
Defines key terms for clarity. The bill specifies what qualifies as "construction" and "emergency," ensuring that only significant projects trigger the notice requirement and urgent, unforeseen repairs are not delayed.
Strengthens community transparency. Requiring written notice increases accountability and keeps school staff, parents, and students informed about changes in their immediate environment.
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- Referred to transportation
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Notify Schools of Nearby Construction
In Senate Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5365
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 8, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. DenDEKKER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to providing notice to school districts of certain construction projects
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 102 of the highway law is amended by adding a new subdivision 19 to read as follows:
19. a. Furnish written notice to a school district thirty days prior to the commencement of a construction project undertaken within a three hundred foot radius of any building of such school district. No written notice shall be required pursuant to this subdivision when the commencement of a construction project is in response to an emergency.
b. (i) The term "construction" as used in this subdivision means the erection, building, or substantial acquisition, alteration, reconstruction, improvement, extension or modification of a highway, sidewalk or appurtenance thereof.
(ii) The term "emergency" as used in this subdivision means a situation involving danger to life, safety or property which requires immediate action, is essential to efficient operation or the adequate provision of service by a municipality, school district or the state, and is a direct consequence of an accident or other unforeseen circumstance.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07325-01-7
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