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) […]
SAANYS Supports Flexibility for Public Schools as Polling Places
May 6, 2019
An Act to amend the election and education law in relation to providing public school districts the authority to decline […]
Report: Principal Pipelines Benefit Students, Reduce Principal Turnover
April 30, 2019
Districts can improve schools – including boosting student achievement in reading and math – by better preparing, selecting, evaluating, and […]
Summary of State Budgetary Items
April 15, 2019
The following provides a brief summary of budgetary items that have been passed by the NYS legislature. The summary is […]
SAANYS Letter to Commissioner Regarding Computer Testing
April 5, 2019
UPDATE In response to SAANYS’ letter to Commissioner Elia (below) regarding the difficulties with this year’s computer-based testing, the commissioner […]
Leadership and Advocacy in Washington D.C.
March 25, 2019
Both the National Association of Elementary Principals (NAESP) and the National Association of Secondary Principals (NASSP) joined forces for a […]
NASSP Report Indicates High-poverty Schools Hit Hardest by Principal Churn
March 25, 2019
Principals are a key in-school factor associated with student achievement. When principals leave, it can disrupt school progress, increase teacher turnover, […]