Public Safety Director Dace told the committee the City Justice Center has grown from about four to more than 16 programs and aims for a 20% staffing increase by year-end; after a recent detainee escape Dace outlined retraining, logbooks, increased surveillance and a contracted safety assessment.

Dr. Martino reported that 1,770 of 7,806 students (22.67%) were identified for special education as of Oct. 1, 2026; 129 students were in out‑of‑district placements, up from 119 last year, and the district is expanding in‑district programs but faces space and staffing constraints.

Partnership for Ontario County told the Health & Human Services Committee it has secured multiple new grants — including a NYS Youth Safe Spaces award and a five‑year federal prevention grant — to expand Geneva and Bloomfield youth programming and add staff and services.

SUNY Chancellor John King said SUNY Reconnect will add fields such as supply chain, air traffic control and emergency management, and that the program will provide advisors, childcare and extended hours in addition to covering tuition, fees, books and supplies.

District leadership praised a strong start to the year, reported high participation in career academies and dual‑enrollment, and previewed a Proviso Care Center proposal to support student behavior and skill development; the board was told the center will be discussed further in an upcoming agenda item.

Lawmakers enact measures to enhance services for disabled youth and expand program coverage

Committee approves funding for new preschool director role amid integrated program expansion.

Superintendent Dr. Bernal presented a proposed balanced budget for the 2026–27 school year for North Wasco County SD 21 that holds staffing steady while expanding Innovations Academy and dual-language immersion; the committee probed PERS costs, a $700,000 HRA accounting encumbrance and enrollment-driven revenue estimates.

Orleans–Niagara BOCES leaders told the Niagara Falls board they are expanding career and alternative education programs, increasing services for adult learners and relocating programs as leases end — changes that lowered an estimated 19% admin-budget increase to about 10.86% after adjustments.

Program expansion addresses increasing veteran needs across various regions, including Cache Valley and Southern Utah.