2006 New York Code - Application Of Article.

 
    § 1722. Application  of article.  The provisions of this article shall
  apply to all union free school districts heretofore  organized  pursuant
  to  the  provisions  of chapter four hundred thirty-three of the laws of
  eighteen hundred fifty-three, and the amendments thereof,  chapter  five
  hundred  fifty-five  of the laws of eighteen hundred sixty-four, and the
  amendments thereof, and of chapter five hundred fifty-six of the laws of
  eighteen hundred ninety-four and the amendments  thereof;  and  sections
  seventeen  hundred  seventeen,  four  hundred one, subdivision one, four
  hundred sixteen and seventeen hundred nineteen,  subdivision  three,  of
  this  chapter are made applicable to all school districts established by
  and organized under  special  statutes,  except  those  of  cities;  and
  sections seventeen hundred eleven and four hundred one, subdivision two,
  of  this  chapter  are  made  applicable to all school districts, except
  those of cities, having  a  population  of  five  thousand  and  upwards
  established by and organized under special statutes.