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A 8878

Extends the waiver of approval and income limitations on to retired law enforcement officers employed as school resource officers in school districts and board of cooperative educational services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John McDonald

Extends waivers on approvals and income limits to retired law enforcement officers serving as school resource officers in New York districts and BOCES.

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Bill Summary · A 8878

Summary of Assembly Bill A 8878

Overview

Bill A 8878 seeks to extend existing waivers related to approval requirements and income limitations to retired law enforcement officers who are employed as school resource officers (SROs) in New York school districts and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES). The bill is intended to facilitate the employment of retired officers in SRO roles by extending the current waiver framework to additional entities and positions.

What the bill would do

  • Extend the waiver of approval requirements and the income limitations to retired law enforcement officers employed as school resource officers.
  • Specifically apply the waiver to employment in both school districts and BOCES, broadening the scope beyond any prior eligibility.
  • Maintain the policy goal of enabling experienced retired officers to serve as SROs, potentially supporting school safety and resource staffing.

Note: The exact statutory provisions and the precise scope of the waivers (e.g., which approvals or which income thresholds are waived) would be clarified in the full text of the bill.

Who would be affected

  • Retired law enforcement officers who become school resource officers in New York school districts or BOCES.
  • School districts and BOCES that hire retired LEOs for SRO positions, which may affect hiring processes and administrative procedures.
  • State and local agencies involved in the approval and pension-related administration for retired officers (as they implement and monitor waivers).

Legislative status and sponsor

  • Status: Referred to the Governmental Employees committee.
  • Introduced: June 9, 2025.
  • Sponsor: John T. McDonald III (primary).

Procedural timeline to watch

  • Currently, there are no further actions listed beyond the referral to the Governmental Employees committee on the date of introduction. If advanced, the bill would move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Assembly, and then proceed through other legislative steps as applicable.

Potential implications

  • Positive: Could streamline and expand recruitment of experienced retired officers for SRO roles, aiding school safety initiatives and staffing flexibility.
  • Administrative: May require updates to district hiring policies and guidance from state agencies on waivers and pension-related income considerations.
  • Fiscal: The bill’s impact would depend on how waivers interact with pension rules and compensation for SRO positions; no explicit fiscal note is provided here.

For readers seeking specifics, the full text would outline the exact language of the waivers and any accompanying regulatory changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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