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- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing certain school districts to enter into a school superintendent sharing contract
Purpose
To authorize the sharing of a school superintendent by a two school districts and to provide incentives to school districts to reorganize and consolidate services.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: adds a new section 1527-a of the education law authorizing school districts to enter into a school superintendent sharing contract.
Section 2: Amends subdivision 6 of section 14 of 3602 of the education law making the incentive percent for schools that organize 40 for 10 years following reorganization. After year ten the incentive phases down by four percent until it reaches 20 percent in year 15 where it will remain in perpetuity.
Section 3: A new paragraph h is added to subdivision 14 of 3602 of the education law as requiring reorganized districts to utilize savings indicated in their initial application to the State Education Department and reduce the new tax levy.
Section 4: Directs this act to take effect immediately.
Existing law
Section 1527 of the Education Law allows payroll deductions for deposit to employee bank accounts.
Justification
This proposal would allow greater economic efficiencies through the sharing of superintendents and through savings associated with school district consolidation.
Legislative history
06/18/08 Referred to Education
Fiscal implications
None in State Fiscal Year 2008-09.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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