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Commissoner: Pre-K students should not be suspended

On Board Online • January 13, 2025 Shubh N. McTague Staff Counsel In Appeal of B.B., the commissioner of education ordered the expungement of a pre-kindergarten student's suspension, finding that suspensions of preschool students are shocking to the conscience. A student was enrolled in a district's Universal Pre-Kindergarten. School employees

2025 Legislative Session

The 2025 legislative session officially begins today, with both the state Senate and Assembly scheduled to gavel-in midday. The first day of session traditionally includes little legislative work, as new members are welcomed and legislative leaders offer formal remarks to preview the upcoming year. The legislature is scheduled to be in session in Albany for

2025 NYSSBA Legislative Priorities and Position Statements

In advance of the upcoming 2025 state budget and legislative season, NYSSBA has published our 2025 Legislative Priorities booklet.

Regents approve changes on regionalization

On Board Online • December 16, 2024

By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent

School districts will no longer be required to participate in the State Education Department's new regionalization initiative

Rockefeller Institute recommends changes in school foundation aid

On Board Online • December 16, 2024

By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief

The state Legislature should update the way it calculates and distributes aid

Commissioner upholds suspension of student who filmed hazing incident

On Board Online • December 16, 2024

By Shubh N. McTague
Staff Counsel

In Appeal of K.W., the commissioner of education upheld the short- and long-term suspensions

Foundation Aid Report Summary and Webinar Recording

With much anticipation, the Rockefeller Institute of Government released its “Review of New York’s Foundation Aid Education Funding Formula with Recommendations for Improvement” this past Monday evening.

Statement of NYSSBA Executive Director Robert Schneider on the Rockefeller Institute's foundation aid report

FOR RELEASE: December 3, 2024

The Rockefeller Institute’s report represents a worthwhile starting point for discussions about revising and improving the state’s foundation aid formula.

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