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S 7253

Prohibits the housing of migrants in schoolhouses or on such grounds

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Borrello and 7 co-sponsors

Prohibits housing migrants in any New York schoolhouse or on school grounds, forcing districts to use shelters or off-site facilities and altering migrant housing plans.

REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · S 7253

Summary of Bill S 7253

Overview

Bill S 7253, titled “Prohibits the housing of migrants in schoolhouses or on such grounds,” aims to bar housing of migrants within school facilities or on the grounds surrounding them. The bill is currently in committee and has been referred to the New York City Education committee.

Purpose

  • To prohibit the use of school buildings and school grounds for housing migrants.
  • The stated intent (as inferred from the title) is to prevent schools from serving as housing locations for migrants.

Key Provisions (as stated in available information)

  • The bill would prohibit housing migrants in any schoolhouse or on school grounds. No further textual detail is provided in the information available here (definitions, scope, exceptions, enforcement, penalties, or timelines are not specified).

Note: The provided materials do not include the full bill text, so specifics such as definitions of “migrants,” applicable facilities, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, regional scope (statewide vs. city-specific), or transitional provisions are not available.

Affected Parties

  • School districts and school facilities in New York (including New York City education systems) would be the primary actors responsible for compliance with the prohibition.
  • Migrants who might otherwise be housed in such facilities would be directly affected by any changes in housing arrangements.
  • Local governments and agencies involved in sheltering or housing migrants may need to adjust plans to comply with this prohibition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 7, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to New York City Education on April 7, 2025 (listed twice, likely a duplication in record).
  • No further actions (e.g., committee vote, passage, or signature) are indicated in the provided information.
  • Related bill: S 7401 (prior-session) may be relevant for context or prior attempt to address a similar policy.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Andrew J. Lanza (with multiple cosponsors)
  • Cosponsors include: Mario Mattera, George Borrello, Dan Stec, Jack M. Martins, James Tedisco, Steve Rhoads, Peter Oberacker

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Policy Impact: If enacted, schools would need to identify alternative housing arrangements for migrants, potentially increasing demand on shelters or other facilities outside school properties.
  • Operational Implications: School districts would need clear guidance on compliance timelines, definitions, exceptions, and enforcement to avoid disruptions to educational operations.
  • Legal/Political Considerations: The bill’s provisions could intersect with housing policy, civil rights considerations, and local capacity issues; stakeholder input from school districts and migrant service providers would be relevant in any future committee scrutiny.

Next Steps for Readership

  • Obtain the full bill text to review definitions, exceptions, penalties, and implementation dates.
  • Monitor subsequent committee actions and floor votes in the New York Legislature for S 7253 (and related S 7401) to understand potential passage and effective dates.

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

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