New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04683

Introduced
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  
Report Pass
4/29/25  
Engrossed
5/5/25  
Refer
5/5/25  
Engrossed
6/11/25  
Enrolled
11/17/25  
Chaptered
11/21/25  

Caption

Relates to the date of school district annual organizational meetings; allows boards of education to meet on any date on or before the Monday after July 20th for their annual organizational meeting.

Summary

Bill A04683 amends the education law concerning the scheduling of annual organizational meetings for school district boards of education in New York. The bill changes the date of these meetings from the first Tuesday in July to any date on or before the Monday following July 20th. Additionally, it repeals certain provisions related to the timing of these meetings, thus providing greater flexibility for school boards in scheduling their annual organizational meetings.

Impact

The bill impacts the education law by modifying the specific timing of annual organizational meetings for union free school districts. This change aims to accommodate the varying needs of school boards, allowing them to select a date that may better suit their operational schedules. The repeal of outdated provisions streamlines the law, reducing potential confusion regarding meeting dates.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A04683 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in favor during committee and floor votes in both the Assembly and Senate. The bill received no opposition, indicating broad support among legislators for the proposed changes.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention regarding Bill A04683, as it has passed through the legislative process without any recorded opposition or debate. The lack of dissent suggests that the changes are widely accepted among lawmakers and stakeholders in the education sector.

Companion Bills

NY S06737

Same As Relates to the date of school district annual organizational meetings; allows boards of education to meet on any date on or before the Monday after July 20th for their annual organizational meeting.

Previously Filed As

NY S06737

Relates to the date of school district annual organizational meetings; allows boards of education to meet on any date on or before the Monday after July 20th for their annual organizational meeting.

NY HB1958

Schools; meetings of district boards of education; allowing board to submit an affidavit in lieu of meeting minutes in certain circumstances; effective date.

NY HB1958

Schools; meetings of district boards of education; allowing board to submit an affidavit in lieu of meeting minutes in certain circumstances; effective date.

NY HB228

Relative to petitioned articles at annual or special town meetings.

NY HB2051

Division superintendents, etc.; annual meetings on school grounds with local law enforcement.

NY SB771

Christopher Newport University Board of Visitors; annual meetings.

NY HB2169

School districts; board meetings; expenditures

NY HB2380

school districts; board meetings; expenditures

NY HB557

Revise education laws related to PIR days and meetings of teacher organizations

NY HB195

School districts; require to conduct mandatory parent meetings before the start of each school year.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.