ยง 4712. Powers  of commissioner of education and education department.
  A school established as provided herein shall be deemed a  part  of  the
  public  school  system  of  the  state,  and  shall  be  subject  to the
  supervision and  control  of  the  commissioner  of  education  and  the
  education  department  in  the  same manner as other public schools, and
  shall not be subject to any  of  the  laws  of  the  state  relating  to
  charitable or penal institutions.
Structure New York Laws
Title 6 - Special Schools and Instruction
Article 95 - Farm Schools in Counties
4701 - Establishment of Farm Schools.
4702 - Acquisition of Lands and Erection of Buildings.
4704 - Powers and Duties of Board.
4705 - Powers of Superintendent; Discipline of School.
4707 - Children Admitted to Such School.
4709 - Agreements With Parents and Guardians to Pay Expense of Maintenance; Compulsory Support.
4711 - Reports to Board of Supervisors; Inspection.
4712 - Powers of Commissioner of Education and Education Department.