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A 64

Requires the court in proceedings in which an order of protection has been issued and a child is the protected party to notify such child's school of such order of protection

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Hevesi

A 64 requires courts to notify a child’s school when an order of protection naming that child is issued, aiding school safety planning and awareness.

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Bill Summary · A 64

Bill Summary: A 64 — Notification of School When Protective Order Involving a Child is Issued

  • Bill number and title: A 64, "Requires the court in proceedings in which an order of protection has been issued and a child is the protected party to notify such child's school of such order of protection."
  • Sponsor: Andrew Hevesi (primary)
  • Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Children and Families
  • Introduction date: January 8, 2025
  • Legislative actions: On January 8, 2025, the bill was referred to the Committee on Children and Families (listed twice in the provided actions)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to enhance safety and communication by ensuring that, when an order of protection is issued in proceedings involving a child who is the protected party, the child’s school is notified about the order. The underlying intent appears to be to enable school personnel to be aware of protective orders affecting a student and to coordinate safety measures accordingly.

Key provisions (as indicated by the title)

  • In any court proceeding where an order of protection is issued and the child is the protected party, the court must notify the child’s school about the existence of that order.
  • The specific mechanics (who delivers the notice, timing, format, and any exceptions or privacy safeguards) are not detailed in the information provided and would be found in the full bill text.

Who is affected

  • Affected individuals/entities:
    • The protected child named in the order of protection
    • The child’s school and school district (administrators, teachers, school safety personnel)
    • The court issuing the order
    • The child’s family or guardians (as relevant to the case)
  • The measure potentially creates a new requirement for courts and schools to communicate regarding protective orders.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Status indicates early-stage consideration within the Assembly; the bill has been referred to the Committee on Children and Families.
  • Typical next steps (not specified in the provided information): committee hearings, potential amendments, and then floor votes in the Assembly; if advanced, subsequent consideration in the Senate and possible reconciliation before enactment.
  • Related legislation: A 10325 (from a prior session) suggests a previously considered or similar approach to this issue.

Related bill and context

  • Related Bill: A 10325 (prior-session) indicates a precedent or companion measure addressing a similar protective-order notification topic.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Public safety and coordination: Schools would be informed about protective orders, which could help staff respond appropriately to safety concerns.
  • Privacy and data handling: Notification to schools involves sharing information about a protective order; the bill would presumably need to balance safety with student privacy and data protection requirements.
  • Administrative impact: Courts and school districts may incur additional administrative tasks to process and relay notices; the bill may include a schedule or exceptions to manage workload.
  • Financial considerations: No explicit fiscal information is provided; any costs or savings would depend on the bill’s final text and implementation requirements.

If you’d like, I can incorporate hypothetical implementation details once the full bill text becomes available, or compare this bill to the related A 10325 to illustrate how the approach evolved in prior sessions.

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

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