GR Updates

Government Relations Updates

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Student Research Awards – This program is intended to support student exploration of historical records in New York’s repositories
The Consequences of Remote and Hybrid Instruction During the Pandemic – A new study by Goldhaber, Kane, McEachin, Morton, Patterson, and Staiger (May 2022), examined the disparities between incidence and impact of remote/ hybrid instruction during the pandemic.

S.7132-b/A.10018 – Governor Hochul signed into law, S.7132-b/A.10018, known as Alyssa’s Law. This law requires school districts to consider the use of panic alarm systems as part of their safety plans.

Special Determination to Graduate with a Local Diploma – This memo to the field explains an additional graduation option for students.
FAQ Related to the Special Determination to Graduate with a Local Diploma – This document clarifies questions regarding the above field memo.
Form to be Submitted to SED for Special Determination to Graduate with a Local Diploma – This form needs to be submitted by the school district to SED, for students who have been approved for a special determination.

Board of Regents P12 Subcommittee Items:

Higher Education Items:

S.9113-a/A.10502 – The Red Flag Law is expanded to allow multiple categories of mental health practitioners, who have examined an individual within six months, to make a petition to the courts.
S.9458/A.10503 – Bans the sale of semiautomatic rifles to anyone under the age of 21 by requiring a license.
S.9407-b/A.10497 – Prohibits the sale of body vests for anyone not working in an eligible profession.
S.4116-a/A.7926-a – Requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to examine the technology of micro-stamping for pistols, and if the technology is viable, to require semi-automatic pistols to be micro-stamped-enabled in New York.
S.9456/A.10504 – Expands the definition of a firearm to include any weapon not defined in the Penal Law that is designed to be converted to expel a projectile through the use of an explosive.
S.89-b/A.6716-a – Would also create a crime of making a threat of mass harm.
S.4511-a/A.7865 – Requires social media to provide clear polices on how they respond to incidents of “hateful conduct” on their platforms.

10 NYCRR 2.62 – Information indicating that 10 NYCRR 2.62 has been extended through 6/30/22.
Revised and Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidance – This new guidance replaces the former guidance of March 1, 2022.
Revised Isolation and Quarantine Tables – This revised chart replaces the March 1, 2022 chart.

Frequently Asked Questions on Cancellation of Regents Examination in United States History and Government (Framework)

U.S. History and Government Regents exam canceled.
Elementary- and Intermediate-level Science Tests
SAANYS Government Relations Committee Meeting with Commissioner Rosa – topics included end-of-year concerns, student mental health, state assessments, and attendance.

E xecutive Order 19– Requires all NYS Police to be trained and instructed on how to file an application for an extreme risk protection order in keeping with the Red Flag Law.
School Districts Approved Smart Schools Plans – These plans include high-tech security tools, entry control and video systems, and emergency classroom notification systems.
Refresher on the Red Flag Law