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NY A07385

Bill

Status

Passed

11/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harry Bronson

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the Phase 3 funding cap for Rochester City School District facilities modernization from $475 million to $600 million, an increase of $125 million
  • Extends the deadline for completing the 12 Phase 3 projects from June 30, 2031 to June 30, 2033
  • Maintains the existing project structure: 13 projects in Phase 1 ($325 million), 26 projects in Phase 2 ($435 million), and 12 projects in Phase 3
  • Changes cost review terminology from "total estimated building aid payable" to "estimated aidable project costs" for Phase 3 project oversight
  • Requires the Rochester Joint Schools Construction Board (RJSCB) to halt project planning if estimated aidable costs fall below 95% of total project costs until redesign or value engineering reduces costs

Legislative Description

Authorizes an additional $125 million for Phase 3 of the Rochester school facilities modernization program; extends phase 3 of the Rochester school facilities modernization program to 2033.

Last Action

signed chap.527

11/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules6/4/2025
Rules5/29/2025
Ways and Means5/20/2025
Education3/25/2025

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