"Congratulations to Senator Brian Benjamin who will be New York's next Lieutenant Governor! It is clear that the Hochul Administration is off to a strong start. We urge them to continue to fight for education equity for students and families," [...]
Summary Guidance from NYSED: http://www.nysed.gov/back-school/health-and-safety-guide-2021-2022-school-year US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC Guidance: https://www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus Department of Labor/DOL Guidance on Paid Leave for Vaccinations: https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/05/cd6-paid-leave-for-covid19-vaccinations-5-18-21.pdf Webinar chat: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1shhIeULWNRVhyzVS8B6rfg3j8nH9bBVlHTmqmFjyehE/edit?usp=sharing
Today, during her first address as Governor after being sworn in last night, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that her first priority as Governor is COVID safety. To that end, Governor Hochul is calling for a statewide vaccine or testing mandate for school staff. [...]
"Today marks a new beginning in New York State history! Congratulations to Governor Kathy Hochul, who is set to lead this great state through these trying times. The New York Charter Schools Association looks forward to her leadership on education, [...]
“Today, Governor Cuomo announced his resignation from office, which will take effect in 14 days. As we move ahead, our state needs strong and effective leadership now, more than ever. We look forward to Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul’s continued leadership [...]
Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced that the COVID-19 state of emergency will expire tonight (6/24) at 11:59 pm. As a result, the suspensions/temporary authorizations related to the state of emergency will expire as well. However, federal CDC guidance will still be in effect. [...]
A meeting of the SUNY Board of Trustees’ Charter Schools Committee (“Committee”) was held today, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Attendees included Committee members and staff of the SUNY Charter Schools Institute (“Institute”) as well as some representatives of the schools undergoing [...]
A virtual meeting of the New York State Board of Regents was held today, June 7th, 2021. We will post the recording of this meeting on our Authorizer Update page as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, you can access [...]
The below linked document provides information for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) regarding the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Plan State Budget Language. NYSED's document is available here.
This memo provides notice to School Food Authorities (SFAs) to immediately commence compiling eligibility and other data necessary for the issuance of SY 2020-21 P-EBT benefits to eligible children. NYSED's memo is available here.