News
NYSSBA’s 2025-26 Executive Budget Analysis
The Governmental Relations Team has completed our detailed analysis of this year’s Executive Budget.
Statement of NYSSBA Executive Director Robert Schneider on FY2026 State Budget
FOR RELEASE: January 21, 2025
The New York State School Boards Association is delighted to see Gov. Hochul provide a nearly $1.5 billion Foundation Aid increase for the state’s public schools in her proposed state budget.
Governor Proposes 2025-26 Executive Budget
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a presentation in support of her 2025-26 executive budget proposal.
2025 State of the State Address
Governor Hochul delivered her annual State of the State address this afternoon at the Empire State Plaza in Albany.
Statement of NYSSBA Executive Director Robert Schneider on 2025 State of the State Address by Gov. Kathy Hochul
FOR RELEASE: January 14, 2025
Gov. Hochul’s promise today to make free school breakfasts and lunches available to every student in the state has NYSSBA’s full support.
Governor signs bill on school temperature
On Board Online • January 13, 2025
By Brian Fessler
Chief Advocacy Officer
A new law sets 88 degrees as the maximum temperature for occupancy of all spaces used by students in public school buildings
Hochul signs ZEB bill favored by NYSSBA
On Board Online • January 13, 2025
By Matt DeLaus
Governmental Relations Counsel
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to speed up payments of transportation aid when school districts purchase or lease zero-emission school buses.
Exploring the financial impact of teacher turnover
On Board Online • January 13, 2025
By Paul Heiser
Senior Research Analyst
There is little doubt that teacher turnover has a lasting impact on student learning.