March 29, 2002

Politicians Square Off Over N.Y. Governor's Proposal to Do Away With Board of Regents

New York Gov. George E. Pataki wants to make history of the nation's oldest continuous state education entity.

This month, the Republican governor proposed amending the state Constitution to eliminate the New York Board of Regents, which was established on May 1, 1784. The 16-member board, which is chosen by state lawmakers, oversees New York's colleges and other educational institutions. Mr. Pataki would replace it with a state commissioner of education, to be appointed by the

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