Statement from Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins

"I congratulate Dr. Betty Rosa on her permanent appointment as Commissioner of the New York State Education Department and President of the University of the State of New York. Dr. Rosa has a distinguished career of service in the education field, and she has proven her leadership and dedication to serving New York students and ensuring that our most vulnerable children have access to essential education services regardless of where they live. I look forward to working with Dr. Rosa to continue improving the quality of our state’s k-12 public schools and higher education system and to guarantee that every New York student receives the high-quality education they deserve.”