New York Senate Bill S09526

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/20/26
• Refer: 3/20/26

Caption

Requires construction contractors hired to perform work on certain school buildings and facilities to acquire a transportation worker identification credential card issued by the Transportation Security Administration prior to beginning work on such buildings and facilities.

Summary

S09526 would amend the Education Law to require construction contractors working on certain school buildings and facilities to ensure that the individuals performing the work have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card issued by the Transportation Security Administration. The requirement would apply to contractors hired to erect, repair, enlarge, or remodel public or private schools and other educational facilities, including buildings used by school districts, charter schools, boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES), and nonpublic schools. The bill is framed as a credentialing and access-control measure for school construction and maintenance work. It would create a new Education Law section establishing a contractor credential requirement tied to TSA-issued identification, and it would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Impact

If enacted, the bill would add a new section 408-c to the Education Law and impose a statewide credential requirement on contractors and their workers performing construction or maintenance at covered school facilities. It would affect bidding, contractor hiring, and workforce eligibility for school-related projects by requiring proof of a TWIC card before work begins. The practical effect would be to narrow the pool of eligible workers for these projects and to place compliance responsibility on construction contractors working in the school sector.

Sentiment

There is no recorded committee transcript or vote history available for this bill, so no formal support or opposition can be measured from the provided materials. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears to be presented as a safety and security requirement for school facilities rather than a broader policy change. The available context does not show any amendments, debate, or recorded vote sentiment.

Contention

The main point of potential contention is the scope and practicality of requiring a TSA TWIC card for school construction workers, since that credential is typically associated with secure transportation-related facilities rather than ordinary school construction. Contractors and labor groups could view the requirement as an added burden that may increase costs, reduce the available workforce, or complicate bidding on school projects. Supporters would likely emphasize security and controlled access to facilities occupied by students, but no specific stakeholder positions are provided in the record.