New York A00996 prohibits trustees and board members from voting on matters affecting family members employed by or financially impacted by the board.

New York A00996 amends the education law by adding a new section that prohibits trustees and members of a board of education from voting on matters before the board if such matters affect a family member of the trustee or board member. This family member must either be employed by the board of education or school district or would be financially impacted by the vote. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A00996 prohibits trustees and board members from voting on matters affecting family members employed by or financially impacted by the board.

New York A00996 amends the education law by adding a new section that prohibits trustees and members of a board of education from voting on matters before the board if such matters affect a family member of the trustee or board member. This family member must either be employed by the board of education or school district or would be financially impacted by the vote. The act takes effect immediately.