BOCES of NYS urges Governor Hochul to support legislation amending local finance law for settlements

In a letter dated August 7, 2025, the BOCES of NYS urged Governor Hochul to approve S.6372, Mayer / A.7631, Lunsford, an act to amend the local finance law, in relation to the probable usefulness of judgments, compromised claims or settled claims resulting from certain child sexual abuse cases. If enacted, the legislation would allow … Continue reading “BOCES of NYS urges Governor Hochul to support legislation amending local finance law for settlements”

New York State budget includes long-awaited changes to modernize BOCES Aid

After years of advocating for changes to BOCES aid, New York’s Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) are celebrating a significant legislative victory included in the recently adopted state budget. A key provision included in the final budget is an adjustment to the state aid formula that reimburses districts for a portion of the costs … Continue reading “New York State budget includes long-awaited changes to modernize BOCES Aid”

District superintendents meet with legislators on BOCES Advocacy Day

On Feb. 26, 2025, district superintendents from across the state met with lawmakers to advocate for the coalition’s legislative priorities and voice their support S.528 (Mayer)/A.3430 (Conrad) -An act to amend the education law, in relation to the salaries of certain teachers and aids employed by boards of cooperative educational services. BOCES of NYS asks … Continue reading “District superintendents meet with legislators on BOCES Advocacy Day”