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Education & the Law

Establishment Clause, The

A.8800-A (AM Castro) / S.6087-A (Sen. Golden) - authorizes the use of school buildings and school sites for religious meetings and worship when not in use for school purposes.

  • Report opposing legislation by the Civil Rights Committee and Education and the Law Committee, February 2012.
  • Press Release: "New York City Bar Association Opposes Legislation on Worship in Schools" - February 13, 2012

Mayoral Control

A.8903 (AM Silver) / S.5887 (Sen. Padavan) – would provide for Mayoral control of the New York City school district. (2009/2010 Legislative Sessions)

  • Report by the Education and the Law Committee supporting Mayoral control of the NYC school system, June 2009.
  • Signed by Governor, Chp. 345 – August 11, 2009

Special Education

A.8398 (AM Nolan) / S.5636 (Sen. Oppenheimer) - relates to special education programs and services and implementation of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. (2009/2010 Legislative Sessions)

  • Report opposing legislation by the Education and the Law Committee, June 2009.
 

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