What's happening
This bill requires public school districts to post "no trespassing" signs and enforce rules to control access to school grounds.
Why it matters
Expands school authority. By requiring school districts to create and enforce rules about who can access school grounds, this bill gives schools clearer legal backing to manage outsiders and potentially threatening situations.
Legal consequences for trespassers. The bill explicitly ties ignoring "no trespassing" signs to a violation of state penal law, making it easier for school officials and law enforcement to prosecute unauthorized individuals on campus.
Visible deterrent and safety measure. Mandatory signage at entrances and other appropriate points not only warns would-be trespassers but also reassures students, staff, and parents that proactive safety steps are being taken.
Uniform safety standards. By applying this requirement statewide, the bill seeks to ensure all public schools, regardless of location or resources, take consistent steps to protect their communities.
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Post No Trespassing Signs
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 38
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History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Post No Trespassing Signs
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Ellen C. Jaffee
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5635
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 9, 2019
Introduced by Sen. CARLUCCI -- 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 the posting of "no trespassing" signs by public school districts
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 409-m to read as follows:
§ 409-m. No trespassing signs; regulations. For purposes of providing for the safety of its students and personnel, public school districts shall adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the control of, use, and access to, school grounds and facilities. Such rules and regulations shall include, but are not limited to, erecting "no trespassing" signs at the entrance or entrances to any such grounds and any other appropriate points therein. Failure to obey such signs shall result in a violation of section 140.05 of the penal law and shall be punishable appropriately.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10956-03-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the posting of "no trespassing" signs by public school districts
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the posting of "no trespassing" signs by public school districts
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill requires public school districts to install "no trespassing" signs on school property.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill adds a new section 409-m to the education law requiring public school districts to install "no trespassing" signs on school grounds.
Section 2 of the bill set the effective date as 180 days after enact- ment.
Justification
In light of the increasing violence that takes place on school grounds and to prevent individuals who are a danger to children from access to school property, a policy to prohibit unauthorized access to indoor and outdoor school facilities and grounds during hours when school is in session should be paramount and posting no-trespassing signs a critical aspect of any safety protocol and security plan. Studies have shown that students who feel safer in school are more attentive, engaged and effi- cient in the classroom contributing to long-term academic success.
Legislative history
This is new legislation.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
180 days after enactment.
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