This bill (S 5121) removes a requirement for certain students without lawful immigration status to submit an affidavit confirming they have applied to legalize their status or will do so when eligible. It directly affects undocumented students enrolled in New York State educational institutions. The bill repeals specific sections of the Education Law (including parts of Sections 6206, 661, 6301, and 6455) that previously mandated this affidavit. The change eliminates this administrative step for affected students without altering other tuition or fee policies.
Permits teachers licensed in another state to teach in New York while completing state-specific teaching certification or licensure requirements; establishes such requirements must be met within one year from the date such teacher began teaching in New York.
Provides that in a city with a population of one million or more, where a student is applying to attend a public elementary or middle school and such student has a sibling who already attends such school, such student whose application is pending shall be given preference for admission.
Relates to the regional cost index for purposes of the calculation of total foundation aid; updates the regional cost index to better reflect the differences in cost of living across the state.
Clarifies the responsibility of school districts for certain temporary-resident preschool children with disabilities who are in foster care, are homeless or are in residential care.
This bill requires New York high schools to provide first aid instruction to all students in grades nine through twelve. The curriculum must cover recognizing shock, minor wound care, choking, minor burns, and CPR (with an option for students to become certified), as established by the state education commissioner. Schools can integrate this into existing health classes, offer it as an after-school elective, or use another approved method. The law would take effect on July 1 following its enactment.
This bill requires social services agencies to send written notice to a school's principal within the first day a child enters foster care (e.g., foster family, boarding home, or group home). The notice must include the child's name, age, foster placement details, previous school information, and the social services office handling the case. Schools and agencies must keep all shared information confidential, limiting disclosure to only what's necessary for the child's education. This directly affects foster care children, their schools, and social services agencies by ensuring schools receive timely, specific information to support the child's academic continuity.
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Requires annual screenings for depression of students in grades seven through twelve; requires the department of education and the department of health to review data pertaining to the results of such screenings for local and statewide trends concerning teenage depression.
Relates to permitting 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.
Requires the department of education to develop school health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools for students who do not receive services pursuant to the individuals with disabilities education act.
