Bill > S05653

This bill establishes the Commission on Education in the Twenty-First Century, which shall examine the system of school districts and the delivery of education-related services in New York State and recommend changes to that system. The commission will consist of 18 statewide members appointed by various state leaders and regional members appointed for each of the six regions of the state. The commission is required to consider various factors, such as geography, demographics, economics, transportation, and special education, in its deliberations. The commission will make recommendations for reconfiguring school districts and administrative functions to align educational services with regional and local needs, and the commissioner of education will be required to implement these recommendations, subject to certain conditions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S5653