Appeals to the Commissioner
(Pursuant to Education
Law §§ 310 and 306)
Education Law §310 provides that persons considering themselves aggrieved
by an action taken at a school district meeting or by school authorities may
appeal to the Commissioner of Education for a review of such action. In addition,
Education Law §306 allows the Commissioner of Education to remove a trustee,
member of a board of education and certain other school officers for wilful
misconduct or neglect of duty.Procedures for the presentation and defense of such appeals and for the conduct of proceedings for the removal of school officials are contained in regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Special procedures apply to appeals involving homeless children and youth (Additional information on filing an appeal involving homeless children and youth).
- General Information
- Education Law and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Appeals and Other Proceedings Before the Commissioner
- Instructions and Sample Forms
for Filing an Appeal
(for Petitioners not Represented by an Attorney) - Questions and Answers
- Decisions of the Commissioner of Education (1991 to Present)
Last Updated:
February 11, 2009