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New York May Weaken Its Oversight Over Religious Schools

Last updated: May 1, 2025 6:50 pm
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New York lawmakers are currently in discussions regarding a potential measure that could significantly reduce their oversight over religious schools, a move that could have far-reaching implications, particularly for the Hasidic Jewish community in the state.

The proposed changes, which are being considered as part of the state budget deal, have sparked concerns among education experts, including the state education commissioner, Betty Rosa. In a recent interview, Rosa expressed her dismay at the potential weakening of the law, stating that it could have detrimental effects on the education of children attending religious schools that do not provide a basic secular education.

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $254 billion budget agreement, although the specifics of the deal are still being ironed out. One of the major sticking points in the negotiations appears to be whether the governor and the Legislature will agree to the changes in oversight of private schools, particularly in relation to consequences for schools that do not comply with state education law.

The proposed changes are especially relevant to Hasidic schools, which predominantly conduct religious studies in Yiddish and Hebrew. Over the years, Hasidic leaders and their political representatives have lobbied for these changes, viewing government oversight as a threat to their community.

While there is ongoing debate and negotiation surrounding the potential changes to the law, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie mentioned that an outline of a deal is currently on the table. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins also stated that discussions on the topic are still ongoing, and it remains uncertain what will be included in the final budget legislation.

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The Hasidic community has long been wary of government oversight of their schools, viewing it as an existential threat. Recent actions by the state education department to enforce the law and potentially close non-compliant yeshivas have further intensified the community’s concerns.

The potential changes to the law have raised questions about the motivations behind the concessions being considered during the budget negotiations. Speculation suggests that Governor Hochul, facing a tough re-election fight next year, may be seeking to gain favor with the Hasidic community in hopes of securing their endorsement.

As the budget negotiations continue, some legislators have expressed reservations about the proposed changes to the education law. The potential deal has also drawn the attention of education lawyer Michael A. Rebell, who has indicated that he may challenge the changes if they are accepted.

The substantial equivalency law, which has been in place for over a century, has come under scrutiny in recent years, particularly in response to concerns raised by graduates of Hasidic yeshivas about the quality of education they received. The potential weakening of this law could have significant implications for private religious schools across the state.

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