NY State Bill 2019-S4008C

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Dec 28, 2020	committed to rules
Jan 21, 2020	advanced to third reading
Jan 15, 2020	2nd report cal.
Jan 14, 2020	1st report cal.151
Jan 08, 2020	referred to education returned to senate died in assembly
Jun 18, 2019	referred to education delivered to assembly passed senate
Jun 12, 2019	amended on third reading (t) 4008c
May 06, 2019	advanced to third reading
May 01, 2019	2nd report cal.
Apr 30, 2019	1st report cal.497
Feb 28, 2019	print number 4008b
Feb 28, 2019	amend and recommit to education
Feb 26, 2019	print number 4008a
Feb 26, 2019	amend and recommit to education
Feb 25, 2019	referred to education

Votes

- Jun 18, 2019 - Floor Vote
  S4008C
  
  61
  
  Aye
  
  1
  
  Nay
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Floor Vote: Jun 18, 2019
      
      aye (61)
      
      Addabbo Jr.
      
      Akshar
      
      Amedore
      
      Antonacci
      
      Bailey
      
      Benjamin
      
      Biaggi
      
      Boyle
      
      Breslin
      
      Brooks
      
      Carlucci
      
      Comrie
      
      Felder
      
      Funke
      
      Gallivan
      
      Gaughran
      
      Gianaris
      
      Gounardes
      
      Griffo
      
      Harckham
      
      Helming
      
      Hoylman-Sigal
      
      Jackson
      
      Jacobs
      
      Jordan
      
      Kaminsky
      
      Kaplan
      
      Kavanagh
      
      Kennedy
      
      Krueger
      
      LaValle
      
      Lanza
      
      Little
      
      Liu
      
      Martinez
      
      May
      
      Mayer
      
      Metzger
      
      Montgomery
      
      Myrie
      
      O'Mara
      
      Ortt
      
      Parker
      
      Persaud
      
      Ramos
      
      Ranzenhofer
      
      Ritchie
      
      Rivera
      
      Robach
      
      Salazar
      
      Sanders Jr.
      
      Savino
      
      Sepúlveda
      
      Serino
      
      Serrano
      
      Seward
      
      Skoufis
      
      Stavisky
      
      Stewart-Cousins
      
      Tedisco
      
      Thomas
      
      nay (1)
      
      Flanagan
  Jan 14, 2020 - Education Committee Vote
  S4008C
  
  14
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  1
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Education Committee Vote: Jan 14, 2020
      
      aye (14)
      
      Addabbo Jr.
      
      Brooks
      
      Jackson
      
      LaValle
      
      Lanza
      
      Little
      
      Liu
      
      Martinez
      
      Mayer
      
      Metzger
      
      Montgomery
      
      Robach
      
      Serrano
      
      Stavisky
      
      aye wr (1)
      
      Seward
  Apr 30, 2019 - Education Committee Vote
  S4008C
  
  15
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  0
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Education Committee Vote: Apr 30, 2019
      
      aye (15)
      
      Addabbo Jr.
      
      Brooks
      
      Jackson
      
      LaValle
      
      Lanza
      
      Little
      
      Liu
      
      Martinez
      
      Mayer
      
      Metzger
      
      Montgomery
      
      Robach
      
      Serrano
      
      Seward
      
      Stavisky

Bill Amendments

Original

C (Active)

2019-S4008 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8701
Current Committee:: Senate Rules
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Add §817, Ed L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2021-2022: S546
2023-2024: S1732

2019-S4008 - Summary

Relates to student governments in secondary schools.

2019-S4008 - Sponsor Memo

                                
 
BILL NUMBER: S4008

SPONSOR: MAYER
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the education law, in relation to encouraging secondary
schools to have student governments if feasible

 
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this bill is to encourage school districts to include
student governments in student organizations in all high schools to
ensure students have the opportunity to participate in student govern-
ment.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1. This section amends subdivision 9 of section 2503 of the
education law by adding a new paragraph c to provide that all schools
serving grades nine through twelve shall have student governments,
consisting of peer elected students, included in their student organiza-

tions, as long as it is feasible. Infeasibility shall be determined by
the board of education.

Section 2. This section amends subdivision 15 of section 2554 of the
education law by adding a new paragraph c-1 to provide that all schools
serving grades nine through twelve shall have student governments,
consisting of peer elected students, included in their student organiza-
tions, as long as it is feasible. Infeasibility shall be determined by
the board of education.

Section 3. This section provides the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

In recent years, there has been a national outcry about the lack of
civic preparedness of students graduating high school. A long tradition
of research suggests that giving students more opportunities to partic-
ipate in the management of their own classrooms and schools builds their
civic skills and attitudes. Thus, giving students a voice in school
governance is a promising way to encourage all young people to engage
civically.

The Carnegie Corporation in its seminal 2011 report, Guardian of Democ-
racy: The Civic Mission of Schools found that "participation in school
governance has benefits for the students directly involved-such as those
elected to a council-and also for their fellow students. Those who
directly participate show better academic success and higher likelihood
of civic participation later on, including activities should require
effort on the part of the student." (cites omitted.)

In addition, a 2003 American Bar Association report noted "the relation-
ship between citizen and society is essential" and the goal of extracur-
ricular activities should be to "illustrate significant connections
between students and larger communities, such as town, nation, and
world." In focusing on this goal, extracurricular activities are a vital
part of well-rounded civic learning." American Bar Association, "Essen-
tials of Law-Related Education," (2003); (See also Reuben Thomas and
Daniel McFarland, "CIRCLE Working Paper 73: Joining Young, Voting Young:
The Effects of Youth Voluntary Associations on Early Adult Voting"
(2010.)

One way in which students can gain the skills necessary to perform their
roles as citizens in an ever-evolving society is through participation
in student government programs. The presence of and participation in
peer-elected student government programs equips students with the know-
ledge and understanding of how government functions and how they can
shape their society through the political process and provides leader-
ship opportunities for a wide range of students. Although some high
schools in New York State already have student government programs, not
every high school has a program that is consistent and ongoing. It is
important that New York State ensures the availability of such extracur-
ricular programs that enhance civic engagement and leadership prepared-
ness to every high school student across the state.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

TBD

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the first of September next succeeding the
date on which it shall have become a law.

2019-S4008 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   4008
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             February 25, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  MAYER  -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Education
 
 AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to encouraging  secondary
   schools to have student governments if feasible
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. Subdivision 9 of section  2503  of  the  education  law  is
 amended by adding a new paragraph c to read as follows:
   C.  STUDENT  ORGANIZATIONS  SHALL  INCLUDE  STUDENT GOVERNMENTS IN ALL
 SECONDARY SCHOOLS CONSISTING OF PEER ELECTED STUDENTS AS LONG AS  IT  IS
 FEASIBLE.   EACH SECONDARY SCHOOL SHALL HAVE A STUDENT GOVERNMENT UNLESS
 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FINDS BY  DULY  NOTICED  RESOLUTION  THAT  IT  IS
 INFEASIBLE  TO HAVE A STUDENT GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND SUCH
 RESOLUTION CANNOT COVER MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL YEAR.
   § 2. Subdivision 15 of section 2554 of the education law is amended by
 adding a new paragraph f to read as follows:
   F. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SHALL  INCLUDE  STUDENT  GOVERNMENTS  IN  ALL
 SECONDARY  SCHOOLS  CONSISTING OF PEER ELECTED STUDENTS AS LONG AS IT IS
 FEASIBLE.  EACH SECONDARY SCHOOL SHALL HAVE A STUDENT GOVERNMENT  UNLESS
 THE  BOARD  OF  EDUCATION  FINDS  BY  DULY NOTICED RESOLUTION THAT IT IS
 INFEASIBLE TO HAVE A STUDENT GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND  SUCH
 RESOLUTION CANNOT COVER MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL YEAR.
   §  3.  This  act  shall  take  effect  on  the first of September next
 succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
 
 
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD09251-03-9

2019-S4008A - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8701
Current Committee:: Senate Rules
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Add §817, Ed L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2021-2022: S546
2023-2024: S1732

2019-S4008A - Summary

Relates to student governments in secondary schools.

2019-S4008A - Sponsor Memo

                                
 
BILL NUMBER: S4008A

SPONSOR: MAYER
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the education law, in relation to encouraging schools
serving grades nine through twelve to have student governments if feasi-
ble

 
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this bill is to encourage school districts to include
student governments in student organizations in all schools serving
grades nine through twelve to ensure students have the opportunity to
participate in student government.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1. This section amends subdivision 9 of section 2503 of the
education law by adding a new paragraph c to provide that all schools
serving grades nine through twelve shall have student governments,

consisting of peer elected students, included in their student organiza-
tions, as long as it is feasible. Infeasibility shall be determined by
the board of education.

Section 2. This section amends subdivision 15 of section 2554 of the
education law by adding a new paragraph c-1 to provide that all schools
serving grades nine through twelve shall have student governments,
consisting of peer elected students, included in their student organiza-
tions, as long as it is feasible. Infeasibility shall be determined by
the board of education.

Section 3. This section provides the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

In recent years, there has been a national outcry about the lack of
civic preparedness of students graduating high school. A long tradition
of research suggests that giving students more opportunities to partic-
ipate in the management of their own classrooms and schools builds their
civic skills and attitudes. Thus, giving students a voice in school
governance is a promising way to encourage all young people to engage
civically.

The Carnegie Corporation in its seminal 2011 report, Guardian of Democ-
racy: The Civic Mission of Schools found that "participation in school
governance has benefits for the students directly involved-such as those
elected to a council-and also for their fellow students. Those who
directly participate show better academic success and higher likelihood
of civic participation later on, including activities should require
effort on the part of the student." (cites omitted.)

In addition, a 2003 American Bar Association report noted "the relation-
ship between citizen and society is essential" and the goal of extracur-
ricular activities should be to "illustrate significant connections
between students and larger communities; Such. as town, nation, and
World." In focusing on this goal, extracurriculat activities are a vital
part of Well rounded civic learning." American Bar Association, "Essen-
tials of Law-Related Education," (2003); (See also Reuben Thomas and
Daniel McFarland, "CIRCLE Working Paper 73:  Joining Young, Voting
Young: The Effects of Youth Voluntary Associations on Early Adult
Voting" (2010.)

One way in which students can gain the skills necessary to perform their
roles as citizens in an ever-evolving society is through participation
in student government programs. The presence of and participation in
peer-elected student government programs equips students with the know-
ledge and understanding of how government functions and how they can
shape their society through the political process and provides leader-
ship opportunities for a wide range of students. Although some schools
serving grades nine through twelve in New York State already have
student government programs, not every school serving grades nine
through twelve has a program that is consistent and ongoing. It is
important that New York State ensures the availability of such extracur-
ricular programs that enhance civic engagement and leadership prepared-
ness to every high school student across the state.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

TBD

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the first of September next succeeding the
date on which it shall have become a law.

2019-S4008A - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  4008--A
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             February 25, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  MAYER  -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee  on  Education  --  committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to said committee
 
 AN  ACT  to  amend the education law, in relation to encouraging schools
   serving grades nine through twelve  to  have  student  governments  if
   feasible
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. Subdivision 9 of section  2503  of  the  education  law  is
 amended by adding a new paragraph c to read as follows:
   C.  STUDENT  ORGANIZATIONS  SHALL  INCLUDE  STUDENT GOVERNMENTS IN ALL
 SCHOOLS SERVING GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE CONSISTING  OF  PEER  ELECTED
 STUDENTS  AS  LONG  AS IT IS FEASIBLE.   EACH SCHOOL SERVING GRADES NINE
 THROUGH TWELVE SHALL HAVE A  STUDENT  GOVERNMENT  UNLESS  THE  BOARD  OF
 EDUCATION FINDS BY DULY NOTICED RESOLUTION THAT IT IS INFEASIBLE TO HAVE
 A  STUDENT  GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND SUCH RESOLUTION CANNOT
 COVER MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL YEAR.
   § 2. Subdivision 15 of section 2554 of the education law is amended by
 adding a new paragraph c-1 to read as follows:
   C-1. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SHALL INCLUDE STUDENT  GOVERNMENTS  IN  ALL
 SCHOOLS  SERVING  GRADES  NINE THROUGH TWELVE CONSISTING OF PEER ELECTED
 STUDENTS AS LONG AS IT IS FEASIBLE.   EACH SCHOOL  SERVING  GRADES  NINE
 THROUGH  TWELVE  SHALL  HAVE  A  STUDENT  GOVERNMENT UNLESS THE BOARD OF
 EDUCATION FINDS BY DULY NOTICED RESOLUTION THAT IT IS INFEASIBLE TO HAVE
 A STUDENT GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND SUCH  RESOLUTION  CANNOT
 COVER MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL YEAR.
   §  3.  This  act  shall  take  effect  on  the first of September next
 succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.

  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD09251-04-9

co-Sponsors

View additional co-sponsors

2019-S4008B - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8701
Current Committee:: Senate Rules
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Add §817, Ed L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2021-2022: S546
2023-2024: S1732

2019-S4008B - Summary

Relates to student governments in secondary schools.

2019-S4008B - Sponsor Memo

                                
 
BILL NUMBER: S4008B

SPONSOR: MAYER
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the education law, in relation to encouraging schools
serving grades nine through twelve to have student governments if feasi-
ble

 
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this bill is to encourage school districts to include
student governments in student organizations in all high schools to
ensure students have the opportunity to participate in student govern-
ment.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1. This section amends subdivision 9 of section 2503 of the
education law by adding a new paragraph c to provide that all public
schools serving grades nine through twelve shall have student govern-

ments, consisting of peer elected students, included in their student
organizations, as long as it is feasible. Infeasibility shall be deter-
mined by the board of education.

Section 2. This section amends subdivision 15 of section 2554 of the
education law by adding a new paragraph c-1 to provide that all public
schools serving grades nine through twelve shall have student govern-
ments, consisting of peer elected students, included in their student
organizations, as long as it is feasible. Infeasibility shall be deter-
mined by the board of education.

Section 3. This section amends section 1709 of education law by adding a
new subdivision 43 to provide that all public schools serving grades
nine through twelve shall have student governments, consisting of peer
elected students, as long as it is feasible. Infeasibility shall be
determined by the board of education.

Section 4. This section amends section 1804 of education law by adding a
new subdivision 13 to provide that all public schools serving grades
nine through twelve shall have student governments, consisting of peer
elected students, as long as it is feasible. Infeasibility shall be
determined by the board of education.

Section 5. This section amends subdivision 4 of section 1950 of educa-
tion law by adding paragraph pp to provide that all public schools serv-
ing grades nine through twelve shall have student governments, consist-
ing of peer elected students, as long as it is feasible. Infeasibility
shall be determined by the board of education.

Section 6. This section provides the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

In recent years, there has been a national outcry about the lack of
civic preparedness of students graduating high school. A long tradition
of research suggests that giving students more opportunities to partic-
ipate in the management of their own classrooms and schools builds their
civic skills and attitudes. Thus, giving students a voice in school
governance is a promising way to encourage all young people to engage
civically.

The Carnegie Corporation in its seminal 2011 report, Guardian of Democ-
racy: The Civic Mission of Schools found that "participation in school
governance has benefits for the students directly involved-such as those
elected to a council-and also for their fellow students. Those who
directly participate show better academic success and higher likelihood
of civic participation later on, including activities should require
effort on the part of the student." (cites omitted.)

In addition, a 2003 American Bar Association report noted "the relation-
ship between citizen and society is essential" and the goal of extracur-
ricular activities should be to "illustrate significant connections
between students and larger communities, such as town, nation, and
world." In focusing on this goal, extracurricular activities are a vital
part of well-rounded civic learning." American Bar Association, "Essen-
tials of Law-Related Education," (2003); (See also Reuben Thomas and
Daniel McFarland, "CIRCLE Working Paper 73:  Joining Young, Voting
Young: The Effects of Youth Voluntary Associations on Early Adult
Voting" (2010.)

One way in which students can gain the skills necessary to perform their
roles as citizens in an ever-evolving society is through participation
in student government programs. The presence of and participation in
peer-elected student government programs equips students with the know-
ledge and understanding of how government functions and how they can
shape their society through the political process and provides leader-
ship opportunities for a wide range of students. Although some high
schools in New York State already have student government programs, not
every high school has a program that is consistent and ongoing. It is
important that New York State ensures the availability of such extracur-
ricular programs that enhance civic engagement and leadership prepared-
ness to every high school student across the state.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

TBD

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the first of September next succeeding the
date on which it shall have become a law.

2019-S4008B - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  4008--B
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             February 25, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen.  MAYER  -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee  on  Education  --  committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to  said  committee  --  committee  discharged,  bill amended, ordered
   reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee

 AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation  to  encouraging  schools
   serving  grades  nine  through  twelve  to have student governments if
   feasible
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Subdivision  9  of  section  2503 of the education law is
 amended by adding a new paragraph c to read as follows:
   C. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SHALL  INCLUDE  STUDENT  GOVERNMENTS  IN  ALL
 SCHOOLS  SERVING  GRADES  NINE THROUGH TWELVE CONSISTING OF PEER ELECTED
 STUDENTS AS LONG AS IT IS FEASIBLE.   EACH SCHOOL  SERVING  GRADES  NINE
 THROUGH  TWELVE  SHALL  HAVE  A  STUDENT  GOVERNMENT UNLESS THE BOARD OF
 EDUCATION FINDS BY DULY NOTICED RESOLUTION THAT IT IS INFEASIBLE TO HAVE
 A STUDENT GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND SUCH  RESOLUTION  CANNOT
 COVER MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL YEAR.
   § 2. Subdivision 15 of section 2554 of the education law is amended by
 adding a new paragraph c-1 to read as follows:
   C-1.  STUDENT  ORGANIZATIONS  SHALL INCLUDE STUDENT GOVERNMENTS IN ALL
 SCHOOLS SERVING GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE CONSISTING  OF  PEER  ELECTED
 STUDENTS  AS  LONG  AS IT IS FEASIBLE.   EACH SCHOOL SERVING GRADES NINE
 THROUGH TWELVE SHALL HAVE A  STUDENT  GOVERNMENT  UNLESS  THE  BOARD  OF
 EDUCATION FINDS BY DULY NOTICED RESOLUTION THAT IT IS INFEASIBLE TO HAVE
 A  STUDENT  GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND SUCH RESOLUTION CANNOT
 COVER MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL YEAR.
   § 3. Section 1709 of the education law is  amended  by  adding  a  new
 subdivision 43 to read as follows:
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD09251-05-9

 S. 4008--B                          2
 
   43. SHALL HAVE A STUDENT GOVERNMENT IN ALL SCHOOLS SERVING GRADES NINE
 THROUGH  TWELVE  CONSISTING OF PEER ELECTED STUDENTS UNLESS THE BOARD OF
 EDUCATION FINDS BY DULY NOTICED RESOLUTION THAT IT IS INFEASIBLE TO HAVE
 A STUDENT GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND SUCH  RESOLUTION  CANNOT
 COVER MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL YEAR.
   §  4.  Section  1804  of  the education law is amended by adding a new
 subdivision 13 to read as follows:
   13. EACH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL HAVE A  STUDENT  GOVERNMENT  IN
 ALL  SCHOOLS  SERVING  GRADES  NINE  THROUGH  TWELVE  CONSISTING OF PEER
 ELECTED STUDENTS UNLESS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION  FINDS  BY  DULY  NOTICED
 RESOLUTION  THAT  IT  IS INFEASIBLE TO HAVE A STUDENT GOVERNMENT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING YEAR AND SUCH RESOLUTION CANNOT COVER  MORE  THAN  ONE  SCHOOL
 YEAR.
   §  5. Subdivision 4 of section 1950 of the education law is amended by
 adding a new paragraph pp to read as follows:
   PP. SHALL HAVE A STUDENT GOVERNMENT IN ALL SCHOOLS SERVING GRADES NINE
 THROUGH TWELVE CONSISTING OF PEER ELECTED STUDENTS UNLESS THE  BOARD  OF
 COOPERATIVE  EDUCATIONAL  SERVICES FINDS BY DULY NOTICED RESOLUTION THAT
 IT IS INFEASIBLE TO HAVE A STUDENT GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND
 SUCH RESOLUTION CANNOT COVER MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL YEAR.
   § 6. This act shall  take  effect  on  the  first  of  September  next
 succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.

co-Sponsors

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2019-S4008C (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8701
Current Committee:: Senate Rules
Law Section:: Education Law
Laws Affected:: Add §817, Ed L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2021-2022: S546
2023-2024: S1732

2019-S4008C (ACTIVE) - Summary

Relates to student governments in secondary schools.

2019-S4008C (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                
 
BILL NUMBER: S4008C

SPONSOR: MAYER
 
TITLE OF BILL:  An act to amend the education law, in relation to
student governments

 
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this bill is to include student governments in high
schools or districtwide where they currently do not exist.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1. Adds a new section 817 to education law to establish peer
selected student governments either in high schools or district-wide
where there currently are none.

Section 2. This section provides the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

In recent years, there has been a national outcry about the lack of
civic preparedness of students graduating high school. A long tradition
of research suggests that giving students more opportunities to partic-
ipate in the management of their own classrooms and schools builds their
civic skills and attitudes. Thus, giving students a voice in school
governance is a promising way to encourage all young people to engage
civically.

The Carnegie Corporation in its seminal 2011 report, Guardian of Democ-
racy:  The Civic Mission of Schools found that "participation in school
governance has benefits for the students directly involved-such as those
elected to a council-and also for their fellow students. Those who
directly participate show better academic success and higher likelihood
of civic participation later on, including activities should require
effort on the part of the student." (cites omitted.)

In addition, a 2003 American Bar Association report noted "the relation-
ship between citizen and society is essential" and the goal of extracur-
ricular activities should be to "illustrate significant connections
between students and larger communities, such as town, nation, and
world." In focusing on this goal, extracurricular activities are a vital
part of well-rounded civic learning." American Bar Association, "Essen-
tials of Law-Related Education," (2003); (See also Reuben Thomas and
Daniel McFarland, "CIRCLE Working Paper 73: Joining Young, Voting Young:
The Effects of Youth Voluntary Associations on Early Adult Voting"
(2010.)

One way in which students can gain the skills necessary to perform their
roles as citizens in an ever-evolving society is through participation
in student government programs. The presence of and participation in
Peer selected student government programs equips students with the know-
ledge and understanding of how government functions and how they can
shape their society through the political process and provides leader-
ship opportunities for a wide range of students. Although some high
schools and school districts in New York State already have student
government programs,there are places where they do not exist. It is
important that New York State ensures the availability of such extracur-

ricular programs that enhance civic engagement and leadership prepared-
ness to high school students across the state.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None to the State.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the first of September next succeeding the
date on which it shall have become a law.

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                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  4008--C
     Cal. No. 497
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             February 25, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by Sens. MAYER, COMRIE, FUNKE, GOUNARDES, HOYLMAN, LIU, MAY,
   MONTGOMERY, PERSAUD, RAMOS, SALAZAR, SKOUFIS -- read twice and ordered
   printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee  on  Educa-
   tion  --  committee  discharged,  bill  amended,  ordered reprinted as
   amended and recommitted to said  committee  --  committee  discharged,
   bill  amended,  ordered  reprinted  as amended and recommitted to said
   committee -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to  first
   and  second  report,  ordered  to a third reading, amended and ordered
   reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading
 
 AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to student governments
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 817 to
 read as follows:
   § 817. STUDENT GOVERNMENT. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OR TRUSTEES OF EVERY
 SCHOOL  DISTRICT  SERVING  HIGH  SCHOOL  STUDENTS IN GRADES NINE THROUGH
 TWELVE WITH NO DISTRICTWIDE OR SCHOOL  BUILDING  PEER  SELECTED  STUDENT
 GOVERNMENT  SHALL ESTABLISH AT LEAST ONE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
 WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT OR SCHOOL BUILDING WITH THE GOAL  OF  ENSURING  ALL
 ELIGIBLE  STUDENTS  HAVE  THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH STUDENT
 GOVERNMENT.
   § 2. This act shall  take  effect  on  the  first  of  September  next
 succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
 
 
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
 S                                                          LBD09251-09-9

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