Directs the board of education or the board of trustees of each school district shall establish a policy and adopt procedures permitting the district to confer a diploma on a student posthumously if, at the time of death, such student had completed the eleventh grade class of a public school in the district and was enrolled or expected to be enrolled in the twelfth grade class within the same public school district the following school year.
Summary
Bill S00831 amends the education law in New York to allow for the posthumous awarding of high school diplomas. Under this legislation, school districts are required to establish policies and procedures to confer diplomas to students who have completed the eleventh grade and were expected to enroll in the twelfth grade at the time of their death. The bill outlines the necessary coordination with the deceased student's family regarding the presentation of the diploma and related graduation ceremonies.
Impact
This bill impacts state education laws by formalizing the process for posthumously awarding diplomas, thereby providing a means for school districts to honor the academic achievements of deceased students. It mandates that districts notify families about the policy and procedures, ensuring that families are aware of their options and the recognition available to them. However, the bill clarifies that such diplomas will not count towards graduation statistics or accountability measures, separating them from the typical graduation process.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S00831 appears to be supportive, as it addresses a sensitive issue that affects families who have lost students. Discussions indicate a recognition of the importance of honoring the academic efforts of deceased students, although no formal votes or committee discussions have been recorded yet to gauge opposition or further support.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history regarding this bill. However, potential concerns could arise regarding the implementation of the policy at the district level, particularly in terms of how families are engaged and the logistics of diploma presentations.
Same As
Directs the board of education or the board of trustees of each school district shall establish a policy and adopt procedures permitting the district to confer a diploma on a student posthumously if, at the time of death, such student had completed the eleventh grade class of a public school in the district and was enrolled or expected to be enrolled in the twelfth grade class within the same public school district the following school year.
Directs the board of education or the board of trustees of each school district shall establish a policy and adopt procedures permitting the district to confer a diploma on a student posthumously if, at the time of death, such student had completed the eleventh grade class of a public school in the district and was enrolled or expected to be enrolled in the twelfth grade class within the same public school district the following school year.
Establishes open enrollment schools; provides that nonresidents of a district, if otherwise eligible to enroll into a public school of this state are entitled to enroll into the school or schools of another district or city if the nonresident district's board of education has adopted an open enrollment policy and enrolling the nonresident pupil is consistent with such policy.
Establishes open enrollment schools; provides that nonresidents of a district, if otherwise eligible to enroll into a public school of this state are entitled to enroll into the school or schools of another district or city if the nonresident district's board of education has adopted an open enrollment policy and enrolling the nonresident pupil is consistent with such policy.
A bill for an act relating to school districts, including by modifying provisions related to closed sessions of meetings of the boards of directors of school districts and school district requirements to publish information regarding the school district's policies and procedures and educational materials available to students enrolled in the school district.(Formerly HSB 156.)
A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.
A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.
A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts and the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades nine through twelve for civic or political events.