NY S07942

Expands building aid eligibility to include school security and safety improvements beyond metal detectors and security cameras.

Authorizes commissioner to apportion additional building aid for approved expenditures on stationary metal detectors, security cameras, electronic security systems, hardened doors, and other safety devices that increase student and personnel safety.

Increases building aid ratio by 10 percentage points (capped at 100%) for eligible projects approved on or after July 1, 2013.

Requires that building aid funds cannot replace existing district expenditures or contractual obligations for security devices and safety improvements.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.