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NY A06206
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marianne Buttenschon
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AI Summary
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Creates a new "pupil low spending aid" program for school districts that spend more than 10% below their regional average per-pupil spending
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High need school districts receive $100 per pupil for each percentage point their spending falls below the 10% threshold compared to regional average
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Average need school districts receive $50 per pupil for each percentage point their spending falls below the 10% threshold compared to regional average
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Defines 10 geographic regions for calculating regional spending averages: Long Island, New York City, Mid-Hudson, Southern Tier, Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Central Region, Finger Lakes, and Western Region
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Commissioner determines district need status using current total funding allocation statements to calculate both regional and district per-pupil spending
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026