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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
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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
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Annual BOCES Expo Draws a Crowd in Albany
On Wednesday, April 30, the marble halls of “the Well” in the state’s Legislative Office Building (LOB) were transformed into a showcase of talent, innovation and opportunity, as 29 of New York’s 37 BOCES gathered for the annual BOCES Expo. Event sponsor, Senate Education Chair Shelley Mayer, highlighted the critical role BOCES plays in shaping
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Testimony at the Joint Budget Hearings on Elementary and Secondary Education
Good morning, Chairpersons Krueger, Pretlow, Mayer and Benedetto, and other Members of the Senate and Assembly. I am here today on behalf of BOCES of New York State, the entity representing the District Superintendents of the 37 Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) of New York State. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to
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2025 Legislative Priorities
BOCES district superintendents will be at the Capitol on Feb. 26, 2025, for the BOCES of New York State Advocacy Day. The day is an opportunity for BOCES leadership to meet with regional legislators to discuss their response to the executive budget proposal, legislative priorities, and budget priorities. The 2025 legislative priorities are: Learn more