New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10451 — Relates to requiring boards of education to allow access to attorneys for certain children

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Requires schools to give children access to court-appointed attorneys during abuse or neglect investigations.

This bill mandates that boards of education and school districts must provide access to attorneys for children involved in abuse or neglect proceedings. The specific details and requirements are not available as the bill text is not provided.

Summary

Requires boards of education and school districts to allow children involved in an investigation or proceeding relating to abuse and/or neglect reasonable access to court appointed attorneys.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S10451 do?
Requires boards of education and school districts to allow children involved in an investigation or proceeding relating to abuse and/or neglect reasonable access to court appointed attorneys.
Who sponsors S10451?
S10451 is sponsored by Rachel May.
What is the current status of S10451?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S10451?
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