New York A02041 adds general election day to the list of days when school will not be in session and allows a school district to elect to require.

New York A02041 amends the education law to add general election day to the list of days when school will not be in session. It also allows a school district to elect to require staff attendance on a general election day or to schedule a professional development day. The bill amends the election law to ensure that publicly owned or leased buildings, other than public school buildings, used as polling places provide suitable rooms for registration and voting. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.

New York A02041 adds general election day to the list of days when school will not be in session and allows a school district to elect to require.

New York A02041 amends the education law to add general election day to the list of days when school will not be in session. It also allows a school district to elect to require staff attendance on a general election day or to schedule a professional development day. The bill amends the election law to ensure that publicly owned or leased buildings, other than public school buildings, used as polling places provide suitable rooms for registration and voting. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.