N.Y. Education Law § 1103: Courses of study and qualifications of teachers

§ 1103. Courses of study and qualifications of teachers. The courses

of instruction to accomplish the purposes of part one of this article

are to be approved by the commissioner of education. Such courses when

conducted in elementary or secondary schools are to be approved by the

superintendent in whose jurisdiction such instruction is given. The

qualifications of the teachers, directors, assistants and supervisors

employed by a vocational education and extension board must conform to

the regulations of the regents of the university and the commissioner of

education.