# N.Y. EDN Law § 1706: Power of removal of member of board of education

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AEDN_T2_A35_S1706

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. EDN Law § 1706
- **Heading:** Power of removal of member of board of education
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act EDN / Title 2 / Article 35 / Section 1706

## Text

§ 1706. Power of removal of member of board of education. For cause\nshown, and after giving notice of the charge and opportunity of defense,\nthe commissioner of education may remove any member of a board of\neducation. Wilful disobedience of any lawful requirement of the\ncommissioner of education, or a want of due diligence in obeying such\nrequirement or wilful violation or neglect of duty is cause for removal.\n

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