N.Y. Education Law § 5901: Statement of objectives and legislative findings

§ 5901. Statement of objectives and legislative findings. The

legislative process, involving determination of public needs and

aspirations, the allocation of funds between private and public sectors,

the order of priorities within the public sector, the maintenance of

stability within our society, the invigoration of the productive forces

of the state, is a dynamic system. As society becomes more specialized

and scientific advances multiply and the legislature's role in decision

making increases, it becomes more necessary than ever that the

legislative process provide an avenue for responsible closing of the gap

between technological know-how and our social institutions.

The legislature finds that in order to promote public interest and

welfare, it is essential that there be provided a central institution

where research, training and information on the legislative process be

provided.