Regents Focus on Substitute Teacher Shortage
July 29, 2019
Several Regent meetings during the last school year focused on requirements for substitute teachers. Each meeting resulted in rigorous conversations […]
Commissioner Elia Announces Resignation
July 15, 2019
SAANYS was “in the room” at the end of the half-day July Board of Regents meeting when Commissioner Elia announced […]
SED seeking educators to participate in test development activities
July 8, 2019
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has asked that SAANYS nominate several members for upcoming projects regarding certification assessments as outlined below. The work activities […]
Probationary Tenure Bill Passed by Both Houses
June 21, 2019
The New York State Assembly has just passed A.8346, providing school administrators, transitioning to a new position, a reduced probationary period of three […]
State Issues FAQ on New Vaccination Rules
June 19, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions About Legislation Removing Non-Medical Exemptions from School Vaccination Requirements Overview: On June 13, 2019, Governor Andrew M. […]
SAANYS Supports S.4007-a/A.8346 – Shortened probationary period for previously tenured administrators & supervisors
June 17, 2019
Senate Bill 4007-a/A.8346 amends education law by allowing previously tenured principals, administrators, supervisors or other members of supervising staff of […]
Governor signs vaccination bill removing non-medical exemptions
June 14, 2019
In response to the measles outbreak in pockets of the state, Governor Cuomo has just signed legislation (S.2994A/A.2371), sponsored by Senator […]
SED Issues Memo on Mercury-containing floors in schools
June 13, 2019
The Department has received several reports regarding school districts with flooring of a certain type which may contain mercury. In […]
Support S. 5205/A.7624 – Fair Disciplinary Procedures for Civil Service Employees
June 12, 2019
5205/A.7624 amends subdivision 2 of Section 75 of the Civil Service Law to require that a hearing officer, who is […]
Guidance Regarding NY Education Law Protecting Student Data
June 10, 2019
New York Education Law §2-d, designed to protect student data, became effective in April 2015. The NYS Education Department (NYSED) […]