Are nonpublic schools required to submit fire inspection reports to State or local officials?
Every nonpublic school in the State, except those located in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, which enrolls more than 6 students in a nursery-kindergarten program or more than 25 students in grades K-12 is required by law to submit a fire inspection report annually to the State Education Department by December 16 of each year. A new school should also give evidence to the public school officials that the school is a safe place for its pupils. • If a fire inspection reveals that a nonpublic school building is unsafe, what is the responsibility of the board of education? The board of education is not responsible for enforcing the provisions of Section 807-a of the Education Law with respect to nonpublic schools. However, in the case of an apparently serious deficiency, the board may take appropriate steps to inform the parents of pupils at the nonpublic school. • Must a nonpublic school be in session for 180 days? No. The 180-day requirement is related to State ai
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