New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08345

Introduced
5/13/25  

Caption

Permits parents or guardians of twins or higher order multiples who attend school in Nassau or Suffolk county to request placement of such children in the same classroom; defines "higher order multiples".

Impact

If enacted, A08345 would amend the education law to make specific provisions for classroom placements in relation to twins and higher order multiples. This would provide parents with increased agency over their children's educational setting and facilitate a supportive environment for families with multiples. It also establishes a framework for schools to follow when addressing such requests, thereby creating a more inclusive and accommodating school policy.

Summary

A08345 is a bill aimed at allowing parents or guardians of twins or higher order multiples to request that their children be placed in the same classroom in schools located in Nassau and Suffolk counties. This proposal acknowledges the unique circumstances faced by families with multiples, and grants them the ability to request such placements unless deemed disruptive by school authorities. The bill seeks to provide flexibility in classroom placement to better accommodate the educational needs of these families.

Contention

While the bill aims to support families, potential areas of contention arise around the definition of 'disruptive' classroom placements and how schools will implement this flexibility. Critics may express concerns regarding the equitable treatment of all students and the potential impact on classroom dynamics. Additionally, limiting this provision to Nassau and Suffolk counties might raise questions about fairness across other regions in the state.

Companion Bills

NY S03890

Same As Permits parents or guardians of twins or higher order multiples who attend school in Nassau or Suffolk county to request placement of such children in the same classroom; defines "higher order multiples".

Previously Filed As

NY S09390

Allows schools and camps to implement a policy to administer over-the-counter medication to students and children attending such schools or camps upon written request by such students' and children's parents or guardians.

NY A10478

Allows schools and camps to implement a policy to administer over-the-counter medication to students and children attending such schools or camps upon written request by such students' and children's parents or guardians.

NY A07349

Relates to kinship guardianship of children whose parental rights were surrendered or terminated.

NY S07448

Relates to kinship guardianship of children whose parental rights were surrendered or terminated.

NY A00487

Requires orders of custody to state whether law enforcement is authorized to remove a child or children in order to comply with and enforce such orders.

NY S03157

Requires orders of custody to state whether law enforcement is authorized to remove a child or children in order to comply with and enforce such orders.

NY A00321

Orders the names on ballots for special elections in the same manner as ordered for general and primary elections.

NY A02363

Relates to orders of sequestration on failure to obey a support order; removes requirements that a respondent be out of state or threaten to leave the state before a sequestration order is made.

NY A10325

Requires the court in proceedings in which an order of protection or temporary order of protection has been issued and a child is the protected party to notify such child's school of such order of protection or temporary order or protection on the same day of the issuance of such order of protection or temporary order or protection.

NY A07951

Adds to the penalties for the underage use of cannabis the office of cannabis management contacting the person's parents and/or guardians and such person and their parents and/or guardians attending a cannabis diversion program.

Similar Bills

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