Authorizes high school students to vote on city-wide education councils regardless of age.

New York State Senate bill S05550 amends the education law to authorize high school students to vote on city-wide education councils. These councils, which include various specialized education programs, now include two voting members who are high school students. The community boards governing these councils will fill the student positions within 45 days of their election. The changes take effect immediately.

Authorizes high school students to vote on city-wide education councils regardless of age.

New York State Senate bill S05550 amends the education law to authorize high school students to vote on city-wide education councils. These councils, which include various specialized education programs, now include two voting members who are high school students. The community boards governing these councils will fill the student positions within 45 days of their election. The changes take effect immediately.