N.Y. Education Law § 2051: Charging for professional services

§ 2051. Charging for professional services. 1. A lawyer shall not

simultaneously be an independent contractor and an employee of a school

district or board of cooperative educational services for the purpose of

providing legal services to such school district or board of cooperative

educational services.

2. A lawyer who is not an employee of a school district or board of

cooperative educational services, shall not seek to be or be considered,

treated or otherwise reported by the school district, or board of

cooperative educational services as an employee thereof for purposes of

compensation, remuneration, health insurance, pension and all

employment-related benefits and emoluments associated therewith.