N.Y. Education Law § 1207: Functions, powers and duties of other state agencies

§ 1207. Functions, powers and duties of other state agencies. Nothing

contained in this article shall be deemed to derogate or detract in any

way from the functions, powers or duties prescribed by law of any agency

or department of the state or to interrupt or preclude the direct

relationship of any such department or agency with local agencies,

individuals or corporations for the carrying out of such functions,

powers and duties.