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.
A virtual meeting of the New York State Board of Regents was held yesterday, May 10th, 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 [...]
A meeting of the SUNY Board of Trustees’ Charter Schools Committee (the “Committee”) was held yesterday, Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Attendees included Committee members and staff of the SUNY Charter Schools Institute (the “Institute”) as well as some representatives of the [...]
Webinar slide deck Latest guidance from NYSED on ARP ESSER USDOE quick comparison between ESSERs
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) issued an update to the Interim Guidance for In-person Instruction. The updated guidance was released this weekend and outlines parameters for allowing 3 feet social distancing in schools (pay extra close attention to [...]
The New York State legislature passed the budget bills this week. The bills are now on the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. We have reviewed the budget bills. Below please find highlights from the New York State FY [...]