Local law · Int 0895-2026
The distribution of information about student transfer rights
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the distribution of information about student transfer rights
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would amend the administrative code, requiring the Department of Education (DOE) to maintain on its website a page dedicated to informing students, including charter students, and their families about their rights as they relate to transferring schools. The bill would also require DOE to make the transfer rights information available in various languages, and to make the information available at its family welcome centers. The bill would also require DOE to distribute the information to schools, elected officials, and other community and parent groups upon request.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Joann Ariola, Farah N. Louis and 14 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic14
- Republican2
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Full history
- May 14, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- May 14, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Education
NYC Council