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A 1726

Requires that the NYS board of regents holds at least two meetings a year in the city of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Benedetto and 4 co-sponsors

Requires the NYS Board of Regents to hold at least two meetings each year in New York City to boost NYC residents' access and participation in governance.

REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 1726

Summary of Bill A 1726

Purpose and intent

Bill A 1726 would require the New York State Board of Regents to hold at least two meetings per year in the City of New York. The primary aim appears to be ensuring greater access to Regents meetings for residents and stakeholders in New York City, enhancing public participation and transparency in Regents’ governance.

Key provisions

  • Requires the NYS Board of Regents to conduct a minimum of two meetings annually in the City of New York (New York City).
  • The bill, as introduced, does not include additional provisions on exemptions, definitions, or specific meeting formats beyond the two NYC meetings per year.
  • No explicit mandate on the distribution of all other meetings, notice requirements, or public comment procedures is stated in the summary provided.

Affected parties

  • Primary: New York State Board of Regents and its operations.
  • Secondary: Educators, students, administrators, families, and other stakeholders in New York City who seek to observe or participate in Regents meetings.
  • Potential logistical and financial implications for scheduling and hosting meetings in NYC (venues, travel, accommodations) though no fiscal details are provided in the summary.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: January 14, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to the Committee on Education.
  • Legislative actions recorded: Two entries on 2025-01-14 both indicate “REFERRED TO EDUCATION,” suggesting formal committee assignment occurred on that date.
  • Next steps (not in the text): Committee consideration, potential amendments, floor votes in both houses of the Legislature, and, if passed, possible signature by the governor.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: David Weprin
  • Cosponsors: Latrice Walker, Vivian Cook, Robert C. Carroll, Michael Benedetto

Related legislation

  • A 5946 (prior-session) is listed as related, indicating a similar or predecessor measure addressing Regents meetings or related governance issues.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Accessibility: Could improve public access to Regents proceedings for NYC residents and educators.
  • Equity and participation: May increase opportunities for NYC stakeholders to engage directly with Regents.
  • Logistics and cost: Scheduling additional NYC meetings could affect venue selection, travel for Regents staff, and associated costs; the bill’s fiscal impact is not provided in the summary.
  • Scope: The current summary does not specify procedural details (e.g., notice, public comment rules) beyond the NYC meeting requirement.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor for committee hearings or amendments in the Education Committee.
  • Look for the full bill text to see definitions, exemptions, and procedural rules that accompany the NYC-meeting requirement.
  • Track status updates as the bill moves through the Legislature toward potential enactment.

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

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