Relates to exempting the costs of BOCES services and programs from the real property tax levy limit

This bill (A 3257) exempts school districts' costs for purchasing BOCES (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services) programs and services from the state's real property tax levy cap. It directly affects school districts in New York that use BOCES for shared educational services like special education or technical training. The key provision adds a new exemption to the tax levy calculation, meaning these costs will no longer count toward the district's annual tax limit. This change simplifies budgeting for districts relying on BOCES, as they won't need to adjust other spending to stay within the tax cap when purchasing these services.