Produced by the Office of the Public Advocate

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May 2008

THE HIGH COST OF LEASING SCHOOLS:
The Loophole in the Public Authorities Law

Summary: A report detailing the loophole in the Public Authorities Law (PAL) that allows the School Construction Authority (SCA) to open schools on potentially toxic sites that could pose a health threat for New York City schoolchildren. The loophole allows the SCA to lease sites for new schools without community notification, environmental review, or City Council oversight.