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NY A09049
Bill
Status
9/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
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Increases the regional cost index for Long Island/NYC from 1.425 to 1.496 for purposes of calculating total foundation aid for school districts
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Explicitly codifies that the Long Island/NYC regional cost index of 1.496 applies in the 2025-2026 school year and thereafter, alongside the existing Westchester county index of 1.351
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Effective date set for July 1, 2025, with provisions to align with the implementation of related education funding legislation (chapter 56 of the laws of 2025)
Legislative Description
Relates to the regional cost index for purposes of the calculation of total foundation aid; updates the regional cost index to better reflect the differences in cost of living across the state.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026