Beginning September 1, all public and private school students entering 7th and 12th grades in New York state will be required to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease in order to attend school, thanks to a new state law. Meningococcal disease is a rare but dangerous disease that strikes without […]
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More schools committing to buying locally produced foods
The number of school districts committing to purchasing local fruits and vegetables has increased to 134 districts in 24 counties across the state, according to the Office of General Services, which oversees a federal pilot program that provides funding. OGS Commissioner RoAnn Destito announced that the participating school districts […]
NYSUT: Voters approve 99 percent of school budgets this week
Voters across the state approved 99 percent of school budgets Tuesday, according to a preliminary estimate by New York State United Teachers. “We are extremely pleased with the vote of confidence in our public schools by New Yorkers in every region of our state,” said NYSUT President Karen Magee. […]