Chief School Officers Outline 2025-26 Legislative Priorities

Saratoga Springs, January 24, 2025 – Educational leaders and stakeholders from across the region gathered at WSWHE BOCES to discuss critical priorities for the 2025-2026 school year, including the full funding of Foundation Aid, updated graduation requirements, workforce development challenges, and the transition to zero-emission school buses.

Superintendents, board members, and educators applauded the State’s efforts to fully fund the Foundation Aid formula for the 2023-24 school year, inclusive of hold harmless provisions and minimum increases for all districts, and are grateful that the Executive proposal once again includes those provisions, as well as needed updates to student need and poverty measures. However, participants voiced concerns over the uncertainty surrounding future funding and the ongoing need for adequate and predictable support.

For additional details, click here to access the final press release for the 2025 Legislative Breakfast.

Below is the video shown at the breakfast: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: How updating the BOCES Aid Formula fills jobs and grows companies.