New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter IV - Appeals And Other Proceedings Before the Commissioner
Part 275 - Parties And Pleadings
Section 275.12 - Contents of answer

Universal Citation: 8 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 275.12

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

(a) The answer of each respondent shall contain a clear and concise statement of each respondent's defenses to each claim and shall either admit or deny the allegations of the petition. In addition, each respondent may set forth affirmative defenses or defenses by way of avoidance. If more than one respondent has been named and served and if common questions of law or fact are involved, the respondents, if otherwise united in interest, may submit a joint answer to the petition.

(b) In appeals involving student discipline, it shall be the responsibility of the board of education, board of trustees or sole trustee to include with its answer the record of the disciplinary hearing prepared in accordance with Education Law section 3214. The record shall include the transcript of the hearing, in either stenographic or tape recorded form, and any documents admitted into evidence.

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