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Superintendent warns proposed Long Island project-labor rule could raise school construction costs and delay projects
Summary
Dr. DeLeo, South Huntington superintendent, told the board that a state bill requiring project labor agreements for construction projects of $1 million or more on Long Island could increase costs by an estimated 25–30% and lengthen timelines, potentially delaying voter‑approved projects.
Dr. DeLeo, superintendent of schools for the South Huntington Union Free School District, told the board that a proposed state bill would require project labor agreements (PLAs) for construction projects of $1 million or more on Long Island starting Jan. 1, 2026.
The superintendent said district…
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