The Commissioner of Education of the State of New York is the head of the State Education Department, chosen by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. The commissioner also serves as the president of the University of the State of New York office. Generally, the regents set policy while the commissioner has responsibility for carrying out policy.[1]
- ^ New York State Education Department, "NYSED::Description of NY's Education System". Archived from the original on 2010-08-04. Retrieved 2010-08-06.