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New York City

sub-state

Sub-state layer above NY State. Applies to NYC-located charters, especially those authorized by the NYC DOE.

Applies to: NYC charters; depth depends on authorizer (NYC DOE = full overlay; Regents or SUNY-CSI = generally-applicable city laws only).

Layered legal regime

A charter in this jurisdiction is subject to all of the following layers stacked:

  1. Layer 1Federal Baseline— 5 laws
  2. Layer 2New York State— 3 laws
  3. Layer 3New York City— 3 laws

New York City — Laws & Regulations

Chancellor's Regulations

NYC DOE Chancellor's Regulations on Data Security

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Statute: NYC DOE Chancellor's Regulations A-820 (records); D-130 (computer use)
Regs: —

NYC-DOE-specific policies on confidentiality and release of student records, computer-related equipment use, and Internet safety. Applies fully to NYC-DOE-authorized charters; generally-applicable provisions reach Regents/SUNY-CSI charters operating in NYC.

School-side obligations

  • Adopt data security policies aligned with NYC DOE standards
  • Use NYC DOE-approved (or DOE-equivalent) Data Sharing Agreement template
  • Submit vendor agreements to NYC DOE Data Sharing and Privacy Office for DOE-authorized charters

Vendor-side obligations

  • Align with NYC DOE DPA template terms
  • Some vendor categories require placement on DOE approved-vendor list
Breach notification: Follow NY Ed Law 2-d; NYC DOE adds internal reporting layer.
Enforcement: NYC DOE Office of Charter Schools for DOE-authorized; state framework otherwise.

NYC LL 144 (AEDT)

Automated Employment Decision Tools

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Statute: NYC Administrative Code § 20-870 et seq.
Regs: NYC DCWP Rule § 5-300

Employers using AEDTs to substantially assist or replace hiring/promotion decisions for NYC residents must conduct annual independent bias audits, post audit summaries publicly, provide notice to candidates, and allow alternative selection process.

School-side obligations

  • Conduct annual independent bias audit of any AEDT used for NYC hiring/promotion
  • Publicly post a summary of audit results
  • Provide notice to NYC-resident candidates and employees
  • Allow alternative selection process or accommodation

Vendor-side obligations

  • AEDT vendors provide audit support; charter must drive compliance
Breach notification: Not applicable.
Enforcement: NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Civil penalties for violations.

NYC LL 11 of 2018

Automated Decision Systems Task Force Law

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Statute: NYC Local Law 11 of 2018
Regs: —

Established a task force on city-agency automated decision systems. Sets the public-policy frame for subsequent NYC AI laws but does not directly bind charters.

School-side obligations

No direct school obligations.

Vendor-side obligations

No direct vendor obligations.

Breach notification: N/A.
Enforcement: N/A (policy-setting law).