Establishes disciplinary procedures for part-time teaching assistants in New York.

The bill amends the education law to add a new section on the removal and disciplinary action of part-time teaching assistants. It outlines the process for handling charges of incompetency or misconduct, including the right to representation and the ability to summon witnesses. The bill also specifies potential penalties for found guilty employees, such as reprimands, fines, suspension, demotion, or dismissal. It ensures that the time during suspension is considered part of the penalty and that acquitted employees are restored to their positions with full pay.

Establishes disciplinary procedures for part-time teaching assistants in New York.

The bill amends the education law to add a new section on the removal and disciplinary action of part-time teaching assistants. It outlines the process for handling charges of incompetency or misconduct, including the right to representation and the ability to summon witnesses. The bill also specifies potential penalties for found guilty employees, such as reprimands, fines, suspension, demotion, or dismissal. It ensures that the time during suspension is considered part of the penalty and that acquitted employees are restored to their positions with full pay.