R 2355 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2026-27 state fiscal year for additional grants in aid to certain school districts, public libraries

This bill establishes a plan to distribute state funds for the 2026-27 fiscal year to specific school districts, public libraries, colleges, and non-profit organizations focused on education and the arts. It requires that the allocation of these funds be based on a detailed list of recipients and amounts approved by the Senate and the budget director, which must then be ratified by a majority vote of the Senate. The legislation also allows for the transfer of these funds between agencies like the State Education Department and the State University of New York with specific approvals. Ultimately, the bill directs money to a variety of entities, including several school districts and numerous non-profits such as the Brooklyn Public Library and various educational programming organizations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026

How they voted

537
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2026
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
15 Yea 7 Nay
68% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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