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BOCES well-positioned to help schools fulfill proposed new graduation requirements in Career and Technical Education

FOR RELEASE: November 12, 2025

As the state Board of Regents considers a proposal to require all high school students to earn a minimum of one credit in career and technical education (CTE) in order to graduate, the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) is reminding New Yorkers of a proven resource they can tap into should the Regents adopt this new graduation requirement: Boards of Cooperative Education Services, more commonly known as BOCES.

Delegates respond to issues of the day including AI, financial literacy, vouchers

On Board Online • November 10, 2025

By Matt DeLaus
Government Relations Counsel

School board members representing hundreds of member school boards participated in NYSSBA's 106th Annual Business Meeting, conducted for the sixth year in a virtual format.

SED officials: Ask about local assessments

On Board Online • November 10, 2025

By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief

What is the role of local school boards as the state prepares to shift from graduate credentials based on passing Regents exams

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