Education (School Funding)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1760: Establishes a grant program for the installation of laundry equipment and facilities in certain schools

Establishes a grant program for public K-12 schools which are eligible for support provided under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, for the purposes of installing laundry equipment for facilities for use by students and parents or guardians of students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for laundry facilities in Title I schools, improving school infrastructure and student access to hygiene resources, aligning with educational access and facility support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 650: Relates to amending the universal full-day pre-kindergarten program subscription amount for regions other than New York city; repealer

This bill changes how New York state funds pre-kindergarten programs outside New York City. It repeals a previous funding formula and sets a fixed $300 million annual budget for New York City programs, while requiring that all non-NYC regions receive funding sufficient to cover every qualifying program's slots. The department must use a merit-based scoring system to allocate funds, prioritizing community need and program quality, with payments tied to actual enrolled students. This directly affects public pre-K programs in all upstate regions by guaranteeing full funding for qualified providers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget to fund pre-K programs via fixed $300M NYC funding and ensures non-NYC coverage, prioritizing community need through merit-based allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures sufficient funding for all non-NYC pre-K programs via merit-based allocation, prioritizing community need and program quality, directly advancing early education access and funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood K-12 Education School Funding

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2192: Establishes a grant program for the installation of laundry equipment and facilities in certain schools

Establishes a grant program for public K-12 schools which are eligible for support provided under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, for the purposes of installing laundry equipment for facilities for use by students and parents or guardians of students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school laundry facilities in Title I schools, improving student access to essential services and supporting school infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3310: Relates to apportionments under the shared superintendent program; appropriation

This bill creates a state-funded program to reimburse small school districts for sharing a superintendent. It applies to districts with fewer than 1,000 students that partner with up to two other similarly sized districts, with reimbursement covering 17-25% of the superintendent's salary based on county median pay or actual costs. The state appropriates $1 million to fund these reimbursements, but excludes districts exceeding tax levy limits or participating in existing cooperative education agreements. Districts must submit claims documenting their costs and savings by September 1st following participation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M to reimburse small districts for shared superintendents, funding public education through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $1M state funding to reimburse small districts (under 1,000 students) for shared superintendent costs, reducing administrative expenses and supporting school operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8644: Authorizes certain school districts and their municipalities to authorize a one-time annual increase to the amount of school district expenditures funded by city funds to be excluded from certain calculations

Authorizes certain school districts and their municipalities to sign a memorandum of understanding authorizing a one-time annual increase to the amount of school district expenditures funded by city funds to be excluded from the maintenance of effort calculation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes exclusion of one-time city-funded school expenditure increase from maintenance of effort calculation, supporting school funding flexibility without additional requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6206: Relates to additional financial aid provided to certain school districts

Provides for high need and average need school districts to receive additional financial aid for each student if such school district spends ten percent less per student than the regional average spending per student.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates additional state funds to school districts meeting spending criteria, increasing public education funding under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides additional financial aid to school districts meeting spending criteria, directly increasing K-12 funding for high-need districts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2621: Enacts the "education funding census update act"

This bill updates the methodology for calculating education funding by replacing outdated references to the 2000 census with current data sources. It revises definitions of "census count" and "poverty rate" to use the most recent federal decennial census data and a three-year average of small area income estimates, rather than relying solely on a single-year census. School districts, particularly those classified as "high-need" based on student poverty levels, will have their state education funding recalculated using these updated metrics. The change ensures funding formulas reflect more current socioeconomic conditions in communities. The bill takes effect April 1 following enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUpdates education funding methodology to current data, ensuring accurate allocation to high-need districts, advancing public service funding.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationUpdates education funding methodology to current data, ensuring accurate allocation to high-need districts, supporting equitable funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2025

S 2389: Includes the attacks on September 11, 2001 in courses of instruction in patriotism and citizenship

This bill requires New York public schools to include the September 11, 2001 attacks as a mandatory topic within existing citizenship and patriotism education courses. It affects all public schools in New York State and students aged eight and older, mandating that teachers cover the historical significance of 9/11 alongside other events like the Holocaust, slavery, and the Irish Potato Famine. The law amends education statutes to explicitly list "the attacks on September 11, 2001" as a required subject for study in these courses. Failure to comply could result in withheld school funding, as enforcement is assigned to the education commissioner. The bill does not alter other curriculum requirements but adds 9/11 to the specified historical topics.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of 9/11 in citizenship curriculum, expanding required historical content for students, aligning with educational enhancement goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2189: Relates to certain tuition payments by school districts for general education and special students residing in such school districts

Excludes certain tuition payments by school districts for general education and special students residing in such school districts from the calculation of the tax levy limit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes school district tuition payments from tax levy calculation, allowing increased spending without raising taxes, providing fiscal flexibility for education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExcludes tuition payments from tax levy limits, enabling school districts to allocate more funds toward education without triggering spending caps.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1112: Requires funding for special education services and programs for preschool children with disabilities to cover full-day joint classroom instruction

Requires funding for special education services and programs for preschool children with disabilities to cover joint classroom instruction for such children with disabilities and other children for the same number of hours each day.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state funding for preschool special education programs, directly increasing public service appropriations and aligning with funding essential programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates funding for special education preschool programs, requiring full-day joint instruction to expand access and support for children with disabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood School Funding Special Education

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