The Commissioner of Education of the State of New York is the head of the State Education Department, chosen by the Board of Regents. The Commissioner also serves as the President of the

University of the State of New York The University of the State of New York (USNY, ) is the state of New York (state), New York's governmental umbrella organization for both public and private institutions in New York State. The "university" is not an educational institution: it i ...

office. Generally, the Regents set policy while the Commissioner has responsibility for carrying out policy.New York State Education Department,

List of commissioners

References

{{reflist Education in New York (state) New York State Education Department