Late last week, Governor Hochul signed into law dozens of bills which were delivered to her earlier in the week. Included in the package were bills, all passed during the 2025 state legislative session, that NYSSBA worked with legislative sponsors to draft. With the signing of these new laws, NYSSBA has successfully achieved the goals of numerous delegate-approved positions.
We’re deeply thankful to Governor Hochul and our legislative partners for their cooperation and support.
Should you have any questions regarding these new laws, please let us know.
S.2589 (Mayer) / A.5301 (Woerner): This bill simplifies details voters must provide when requesting an absentee ballot for school district elections. This takes effect immediately.
S.3367 (Mayer) / A.2318 (McDonald): This bill further effectuates the recent increase to the small city school district debt limit by making consistent how state aid is factored into the debt limit calculation. This takes effect immediately.
S.3735 (Mayer) / A.5302 (Woerner): This bill enables the Commissioner of Education to allow school boards to set an additional day for voting if less than eight percent of registered voters cast ballots as a consequence of a disaster. This takes effect July 1, 2026.
S.6372 (Mayer) / A.7631 (Lunsford): This bill allows school districts and BOCES to finance over 30 years for payments as a result of Child Victims Act claims. This takes effect immediately.
S.6737 (Fahy) / A.4683 (Paulin): This bill allows boards of education to meet on any date on or before the Monday after July 20th for their annual organizational meeting. This takes effect immediately.
We wish you an enjoyable, relaxing and safe Thanksgiving!