Requires trustees or voting members of school boards to complete training and file a certificate within their first year of term.

New York S10534 amends the education law to mandate that trustees or voting members of a board of education of a school district or a board of cooperative educational services complete a training course within the first year of their term. This training must cover the powers, functions, and duties of boards of education and other governing authorities affecting public education. Trustees or members must file a certificate of completion with a sworn statement. Failure to comply disqualifies them from serving. Expenses incurred in completing the training are charged to the school district.

Requires trustees or voting members of school boards to complete training and file a certificate within their first year of term.

New York S10534 amends the education law to mandate that trustees or voting members of a board of education of a school district or a board of cooperative educational services complete a training course within the first year of their term. This training must cover the powers, functions, and duties of boards of education and other governing authorities affecting public education. Trustees or members must file a certificate of completion with a sworn statement. Failure to comply disqualifies them from serving. Expenses incurred in completing the training are charged to the school district.