What's happening
This bill authorizes changing the name of the Ramapo central school district to the Suffern central school district.
Why it matters
Community Identity and Clarity. Changing the school district's name can strengthen community identity, especially if "Suffern" is more widely recognized or better reflects the communities served. This can reduce confusion for families, students, and residents.
Administrative and Legal Implications. Authorizing an official name change affects a wide range of documents, contracts, and legal records. This process ensures that all state and local agencies, as well as stakeholders, reference the district consistently.
Impact on Funding, Branding, and Perception. School district names can influence perceptions among potential residents or families considering moving to the area. The new name might contribute to a stronger, more unified district brand, which could have downstream effects on real estate values, school reputation, and community engagement.
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Rename Ramapo School District
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Sponsors
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History
- Substituted by A8095
- Ordered to third reading cal.2074
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- 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.
Rename Ramapo School District
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Ellen C. Jaffee
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6526
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 31, 2017
Introduced by Sen. CARLUCCI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Education
AN ACT in relation to authorizing the commissioner of education to change the name of the Ramapo central school district to the Suffern central school district
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the commissioner of education is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to change the official name of the Ramapo central school district to the Suffern central school district. The education department shall issue a certificate certifying the name of the district and the name of the towns and counties in which the territory of the district is located.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11954-01-7
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act in relation to authorizing the commissioner of education to change the name of the Ramapo central school district to the Suffern central school district
Purpose or general idea of bill
To change the official name of Ramapo Central School District to the Suffern Central School District.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one authorizes the Commissioner of Education to change the official name of Ramapo Central School District to Suffern Central School District.
Section two sets the effective date as the thirtieth day after it shall have become law.
Justification
Ramapo Central School District has been commonly referred to as Suffern for generations. The community, along with the Board of Education, current administration and staff, have requested the official name to be changed to accommodate the familiar connection with the name Suffern.
Prior legislative history
This is new legislation.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
On the thirtieth day after it shall have become law.
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