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Last Scheduled Day of 2026 Legislative Session
State Legislative Update
Just a week after work on the 2026-27 state budget concluded, today represents the final scheduled day of the 2026 state legislative session.
Statement from the New York State School Boards Association on the State Budget
FOR RELEASE: May 28, 2026
NYSSBA welcomes the state’s continued investment in Foundation Aid, specifically a minimum two percent increase for all school districts.
Enacted Budget Webinar
State Budget Update
Following the holiday weekend, the legislature returned to Albany on Tuesday to continue their work on finalizing the state budget.
Statement of New York State School Boards Association on Delay of Zero Emission Bus Mandate
FOR RELEASE: May 20, 2026
The New York State School Boards Association welcomes the five-year delay of the zero-emission school bus mandate.
Voters approve 96% of school district budgets
FOR RELEASE: May 20, 2026
New York State voters approved 96% of proposed school district budgets on Tuesday, May 19, according to preliminary results compiled by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA).
State Budget Bills Being Printed
After an extended negotiation process, state budget bills have begun to be printed.
Jargon seen as obstacle for student board members
On Board Online • May 18, 2026
By Paul Heiser
Senior Research Analyst
How can the role of student school board members be made meaningful?
Education advocacy groups endorse proposed delay in bus
On Board Online • May 18, 2026
By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief
NYSSBA and other education advocacy groups are calling for the state to add five years to the timeline for zero-emission school buses.