This bill amends education law to establish a funding formula for transportation aid to public school districts. It sets annual spending limits for transportation aid starting from the 2013-2014 school year, with specific dollar amounts that increase over time. The bill defines a "base amount" based on 2012-2013 transportation costs and requires school districts to maintain annual spending at least equal to that base year, including cost increases per student. After the 2025-2026 school year, funding limits adjust annually using a formula tied to the consumer price index. The bill directly affects school districts receiving transportation aid under this specific funding mechanism.
Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.
Provides that for each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 2025, the city of New York shall provide an excess differential offset to each person who was employed by the board of education as a paraprofessional for all or part of such year.
Authorizes the issuance of "Blue Star Mother" and "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plates for parents and family members of active duty service members; establishes the "blue star mothers and families support fund".
Requires 10% of the penalties imposed by the superintendent of financial services to be deposited in the community development financial institution fund.
This bill requires New York's medical assistance program (Medicaid) to shift from paying healthcare providers per service to fixed payments per patient (capitated payments). It mandates all future medical assistance payments become capitated starting five years after the law's effective date, with the health commissioner developing risk-based patient categories to adjust payments. The commissioner must draft legislation for this conversion within one year. This affects all healthcare providers receiving state Medicaid payments in New York.
This bill adjusts minimum wage credits for farm workers who receive meals, lodging, or utilities as part of their compensation. It requires the state department to update these credit amounts every five years based on inflation data, starting with a publication deadline of December 1, 2025. The updated values take effect on January 1st following publication. This ensures the credits maintain their real value as living costs rise, directly affecting farm workers receiving these benefits.
Provides additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state; requires data collection regarding children under the jurisdiction of the state.
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Extends the authorization granted to the county of Franklin to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30th, 2027.
This bill creates a state-funded program to preserve existing affordable multifamily housing in New York. It provides forgivable loans (zero interest, no payments for 10 years) of up to $50,000 per income-restricted unit to property owners with regulatory agreements ensuring 100% affordability. The loans help cover costs like deferred maintenance, emergency repairs, or debt restructuring to prevent properties from becoming unaffordable or vacant. Property owners must maintain affordability terms, and repayment may be required if the property is sold within 10 years or if affordability rules are violated. The program targets properties in financial distress that cannot access other preservation funding.
