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Council Member Narcisse proposes reimbursement program for security cameras at nonpublic schools
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Summary
Council Member Narcisse introduced Intro 03/27-b to create a capped reimbursement program for nonpublic schools to install surveillance cameras at entrances and exits; eligibility would be limited to schools demonstrating financial need and reporting requirements would be built in. The measure was listed on the council agenda for consideration.
Council Member Narcisse introduced Intro 03/27-b, a bill to create a reimbursement program allowing nonpublic schools to apply for funding to install video surveillance cameras at school entrances and exits. Narcisse said the program would target schools that can demonstrate financial need and would include reporting and accountability measures.
Narcisse argued the proposal is a child-safety measure that should not turn on whether a student attends a public or nonpublic school. “Every child in New York City deserve to be protected,” she said, noting that nonpublic schools already receive some city supports for security guards, textbooks and meals and that cameras can “deter” and “document” incidents and “give families and educators peace of mind.”
Under Narcisse’s description, the bill would establish eligibility rules, a cap on the program’s funding and reporting requirements; schools could apply for reimbursement once every six years. Narcisse said the bill is intended to close a gap that left some schools without access to basic entrance-and-exit surveillance because of budget constraints.
Speaker Menon introduced the item as part of the meeting agenda and thanked Narcisse for her remarks. The transcript shows the item listed for consideration but records no vote or final action in the provided excerpt.
The measure would be reviewed as part of the council’s stated agenda; the transcript does not specify a funding source or the program’s exact cap amount.
