What's happening
This bill prohibits the commissioner of education from waiving qualifications for the New York City school district superintendent or chancellor.
Why it matters
Ensures Minimum Qualifications. By prohibiting waivers for the superintendent or chancellor position in NYC schools, the bill guarantees that only candidates who fully meet all existing educational and professional requirements can be appointed, aiming to maintain a baseline of expertise and experience.
Limits Political Flexibility. The bill removes the ability for political leaders or the commissioner to bypass formal credentialing rules for top NYC school leadership, potentially reducing the influence of political considerations in these appointments.
Impacts Leadership Diversity and Innovation. This restriction may make it harder for unconventional or out-of-state candidates (who might bring fresh perspectives but lack specific NY credentials) to serve, likely leading to a narrower pool of eligible leaders.
Reflects Local Concerns About Oversight. The amendment suggests concerns about previous waivers or appointments in NYC, signaling a push for increased standards and accountability in selecting those who oversee the largest public school district in the country.
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Ban Waivers for School Chancellor
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Ban Waivers for NYC Chancellor
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor Velmanette Montgomery
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7499
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
April 28, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. MOSLEY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to New York city school district superintendent waivers by the commissioner of education
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 3003 of the education law is amended by adding a new subdivision 6 to read as follows:
6. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner shall not issue a waiver from the requirements of subdivision one of this section to any person nominated to exercise the powers described in section twenty-five hundred ninety-h of this chapter and who is known as the superintendent or chancellor of the New York city school district, nor shall the commissioner grant a school district leader certificate to an individual who fails to meet the requirements of such subdivision.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07250-02-7
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