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- Referred to education
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Relates to the powers and duties of boards of cooperative educational services
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Suzi Oppenheimer
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BILL NUMBER:A10131
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the powers and duties of boards of cooperative educational services
Purpose
This bill would authorize boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES) to enter into contracts as necessary for corporate purposes; extend BOCES leasing authority from 10 to 20 years; and allow charter schools to contract with BOCES.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: This section would require that the Commissioner establish, by regulation, a process for approval of aidable and non-aidable cooperative services (COSERS.) This process would require an evaluation of the potential cost savings, efficiencies in facilities use, enhancement of educational opportunities, local and regional needs, and other matters which would enhance the opportunities for provision of COSER services regionally. These regulations are not intended to preclude BOCES from entering into inter-municipal agreements as otherwise authorized by law, but rather to establish a more compre- hensive, consistent and transparent process. In addition, this section makes a technical amendment which makes consistent references to BOCES COSER agreements in law.
Section 2: Authorizes BOCES to enter into contracts as necessary to carry out the purposes of BOCES, as well as enter into contracts with charter schools.
Section 3: Extend BOCES leasing authority from 10 to 20 years.
Section 4: This language makes an additional technical amendment which makes consistent references to BOCES COSER agreements in law.
Section 5: is the effective date, which is immediate.
Justification
BOCES is uniquely positioned to deliver greater cooper- ation and efficiencies throughout New York State. This fact has been underscored by both the New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief and the Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness. Each Commission points to BOCES as a proven vehicle for achieving great- er efficiencies statewide.
This bill would direct the Commissioner to establish by regulation the criteria for aidable and non-aidable COSERs, in order to provide more guidance to BOCES with regard to entering into contracts with munici- palities, school districts, and various other organizations to provide services in a more cost--effective manner.
In addition, this bill would allow BOCES to enter into leases of up to 20 years as well as contract with charter schools to provide non-aidable services.
Fiscal implications
No fiscal implications for the State. This bill may allow for savings by individual school districts and charter schools.
Effective date
Immediately.
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