Category: Advocacy
District superintendents meet with legislators on BOCES Advocacy Day
On Feb. 25, 2026, district superintendents from across the state met with lawmakers to advocate for the coalition’s legislative priorities. BOCES of NYS asks lawmakers to: Address Critical Workforce Shortages Establish a “Teachers Across New York” program modeled after the successful “Doctors Across New York” and “Nurses Across New York” programs. This would offer state-supported … Continue reading “District superintendents meet with legislators on BOCES Advocacy Day”
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”
Testimony at the Joint Budget Hearings on Elementary and Secondary Education
The testimony of BOCES of New York State by District Superintendent Scott Budelmann at the Joint Budget Hearings on Elementary and Secondary Education was delivered on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
Feb. 1 Testimony of BOCES of New York State
Read BOCES District Superintendent Dan White’s February 1st testimony to the NYS Legislature on behalf of the BOCES of NYS.
Testimonies of BOCES of New York State
Read BOCES District Superintendent Dan White’s Oct. 2023 testimonies to the NYS Legislature on behalf of the BOCES Educational Consortium.
Testimony of BOCES of New York State
Read BOCES District Superintendent Dan White’s Feb. 2023 testimony to the NYS Legislature on behalf of the BOCES Educational Consortium
Jan. 2023: Ensure Universal Access to School Meals
New York state should fund a Universal Meal Program for all schools participating in the National School Lunch Program.
Jan. 2023: BOCES of NYS Calls On New York To Address Critical Workforce Shortages
Statewide, BOCES and school districts continue to face shortages of the qualified personnel needed to provide essential services.
2023 Legislative and Budget Priorities
The 37 Boards of Cooperative Educational Services support the following legislative and budget priorities for 2023. Visit the Advocacy page to learn more.