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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the terms of office of the regents of the University of the State of New York
Purpose
This bill changes the timetable for election of members of the Board of Regents, moving the process out of the period of time when the Senate and Assembly are negotiating a new State budget. The amendment clarifies provision of the Legislative process for regents appointment.
Summary of provisions
The bill provides for Election of Regents on the third Tuesday in May rather than on the first Tuesday in March as provided in current law. Accordingly, terms of Regents would expire on June 30 rather than April 1 as provided under current law. Further, the terms that a Regent can serve would be reduced from seven to five years. The amendment is required to ensure that the existing cycle of Regents terms continues uninterrupted while the change of election date is implemented. The amendment makes a technical correction to accurately reflect that this bill refer to University of the State of New York.
Justification
The Board of Regents has been the body that establishes education policy in New York State since 1784. The 16 members of the Board of Regents are elected by the Legislature. The bill calls for the election to take place on the third Tuesday in May rather than the first Tuesday in March, enabling the Legislature to consider the selection of members without time pressures that might conflict with other deadlines, such as consideration of the state budget. It provides for an alternative date if it is determined that the third Tuesday in May would conflict with religious observances. Given the critical nature and responsibility of the Board of Regents for the educational franchise of this state and the rapidly changing needs of our education system, it is essential that members of the Board of Regents be evaluated with more frequency to ensure that the people of our State are receiving their very best efforts.
Legislative history
S.6487-B of 2000; S.2350 of 2001-2002; S.288-B of 2003-2004, 2005-2006, S.1083; 2007-2008, S.2603
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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