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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.
Students decide how to spend $25K in Saratoga participatory budgeting
On Board Online • May 18, 2026
By Rick Karlin
Special Correspondent
When students return to Saratoga Springs High School in September, they can expect some new lunch menu options in their cafeteria, including freshly grilled chicken, beef and vegetables.
Study sees disconnect between U.S. grad rates and math ability
On Board Online • May 18, 2026
By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
There's a significant gap between New York's high school graduation rate and the percentage of graduates considered proficient in high school math
State Budget Extender #11
State Budget Update
Following Governor Hochul’s announcement of a “general agreement” on the state budget this past Thursday, and Speaker Heastie’s immediate response that there was no deal yet
Governor Announces Budget 'General Agreement,' Speaker Says 'No Deal'
State Budget Update
This morning Governor Hochul announced she had reached a “general agreement” with legislative leaders on the 2026-27 state budget.