Relates to providing notice to school districts and nonpublic schools located in New York city of certain construction projects; requires the New York city department of transportation to provide written notice to such school districts and nonpublic schools of certain construction projects undertaken within three hundred feet of a building of such school districts or nonpublic schools.
Impact
The bill seeks to enhance communication between municipal departments and educational institutions, thereby promoting the safety and preparedness of students during construction activities nearby. By implementing a notification requirement, proponents of the bill argue that it will allow schools to better manage their operational schedules and ensure the safety of students during construction phases.
Summary
Bill S01186, also known as the New York City Construction Notification Act, mandates that the New York City Department of Transportation provide written notice to schools, both public and nonpublic, about upcoming construction projects within a certain proximity of their buildings. Specifically, the bill requires that notice be given at least fourteen days prior to the start of any construction work within 300 feet of a school building where student instruction occurs. This aims to inform schools and help them prepare for any disruptions that construction might cause.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding S01186 include concerns about the timeliness and adequacy of notifications and the potential bureaucratic burden that new requirements may place on the Department of Transportation. Critics may argue that while the intent to protect student safety is commendable, the bill could lead to inefficiencies or delays in construction workflows if not properly managed. Furthermore, there may be discussions on exemptions for emergency situations, which could complicate the notification process during urgent construction needs.
Same As
Relates to providing notice to school districts and nonpublic schools located in New York city of certain construction projects; requires the New York city department of transportation to provide written notice to such school districts and nonpublic schools of certain construction projects undertaken within three hundred feet of a building of such school districts or nonpublic schools.
Relates to providing notice to school districts and nonpublic schools located in a city with a population of one million or more of certain construction projects; requires county superintendents to provide written notice to such school districts and nonpublic schools of certain construction projects undertaken within three hundred feet of a building of such school districts or nonpublic schools.
Relates to providing notice to school districts and nonpublic schools located in a city with a population of one million or more of certain construction projects; requires county superintendents to provide written notice to such school districts and nonpublic schools of certain construction projects undertaken within three hundred feet of a building of such school districts or nonpublic schools.
Requires notification procedures to be established requiring notice to be given prior to certain construction projects in school buildings or a district leasing school property.
Requires certain public and nonpublic schools to provide transportation or reimburse costs incurred for such transportation for certain students residing in an area containing at least three hundred students within a one-mile radius.
Enacts the "educational equity and choice act"; requires nonpublic schools to provide the same services that public schools currently provide to nonpublic schools; provides that such costs shall be approved by the commissioner of education and borne by the state; makes related provisions.
Enacts the "educational equity and choice act"; requires nonpublic schools to provide the same services that public schools currently provide to nonpublic schools; provides that such costs shall be approved by the commissioner of education and borne by the state; makes related provisions.
Relates to the computation of building aid for the construction, reconstruction or modernizing of certain projects by the Binghamton city school district.