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Sponsors
3 Co-sponsors
History
- Opinion referred to judiciary
- To attorney-general for opinion
- Referred to judiciary
- Opinion referred to judiciary
- To attorney-general for opinion
- Referred to judiciary
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Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to section 4 of article 5 of the constitution, in relation to the appointment of the commissioner of education
Purpose or general idea of the bill
To empower the Governor to appoint the education commissioner by and with the consent of the senate.
Summary of provisions
Amends article 4 of the constitution to allow the Governor to appoint the education commissioner by and with the consent of the senate.
Justification
This simple change will improve accountability and performance of the State Education Department, and allow the voters of the State to hold the state's top elected official, the Governor, responsible for the success or failure of the education system. The proposal is similar to the landmark 2002 New York City school governance reform that gave the mayor control over the city schools. All other heads of major agencies in New York are appointed by the Governor.
Legislative history
2007-2008: S.6182 - Referred to Judiciary
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
In accordance with provisions of the constitution.
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