What's happening
The bill allows students made homeless by terrorism or natural disasters to attend their original school district for two years.
Why it matters
Stability for Displaced Students. By letting students who have lost their homes to terrorism or natural disasters remain in their original school district, the bill aims to provide a sense of stability and continuity during a time of upheaval, which can be crucial for their emotional well-being and academic success.
Recognition of Extraordinary Circumstances. The bill specifically acknowledges the unique and severe disruptions caused by terrorism and large-scale natural disasters, setting these situations apart from other forms of homelessness and offering targeted support.
Access Dependent on District Capacity. The ability to stay in the original school district is contingent on the district not being overcrowded, balancing support for affected students with the existing capacity and resources of local schools.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2142
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 22, 2019
Introduced by Sen. SANDERS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to permitting students made homeless by an act of terrorism or natural disaster to attend school in the school district in which they resided prior to being homeless for two school years after the event
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 3209 of the education law is amended by adding a new paragraph c-1 to read as follows:
c-1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, where a child becomes homeless as a result of an act of terrorism or a natural disaster which results in the declaration of a state of emergency or disaster by the state or by the federal government, such child may designate and continue to be enrolled in the school district of origin for up to two full school years after the act of terrorism or natural disaster provided such school district is not overcrowded.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08163-01-9
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to permitting students made homeless by an act of terrorism or natural disaster to attend school in the school district in which they resided prior to being homeless for two school years after the event
Purpose
To permit students made homeless by an act of terrorism or natural disaster to attend the school district in which they resided for two school years after the event.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 1 of section 3209 of the education law by adding a new paragraph c-1 providing when a child becomes homeless as a result of an act of terrorism or a natural disaster which results in the declaration of a state of emergency or disaster by the state or by the federal government, such child may designate and continue to be enrolled in the school district of origin for up to two full school years after the event, provided such school district is not overcrowded.
Section 2 provides this act shall take effect immediately.
Existing law
None
Justification
Many New York school children are displaced as a result of losing their homes during atrocious unexpected events, such as Hurricane Sandy. Having to change schools results in more stress. Allowing these children to remain in their school districts of origin for up to two years, when practicable, affords them some stability in a tumultuous time.
Legislative history
01/27/16 REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Fiscal implications
None
Local fiscal implications
None
Effective date
: This act shall take effect immediately.
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