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Prohibits reductions in appropriations for the support of education during the state fiscal year
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Michael G. Miller
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Title of bill
An act to amend the state finance law, in relation to prohibiting reductions in appropriations for the support of education during the state fiscal year
Purpose
Eliminating budget cuts in New York City public schools from the time period of July 1st up to and including the beginning of the September school year.
Summary of provisions
A new paragraph (F) is amended into Subdivision 2, Section 40, of the State Finance Law.
Existing law
While there is no current New York State law to block mid-year school aid cuts, these cuts will adversely impact students and faculty in the educational school system.
Justification
Cuts to funds already allocated to programs in the school districts will result in leaving open positions unfilled, halting purchases of new supplies, decreases in program and after-school funding, scaling back construction plans and freezing overall district spending.
According to the New York State School Boards Association, mid-year school aid cuts are devastating based on the reasons listed below:
- School districts have already locked in contracts with employee unions and transportation companies.
- Student class schedules for the year are in place which will force students to enroll in classes that may not interest them, which impedes their education.
- Because local tax bills have already been sent out, the only option is to cut costs from the current school year.
- Recent funding levels show that when New York State has not engaged in these mid-year budget cuts, English and Math test scores for grades 3-8 rose 14% and 13% respectively.
- School districts are given little time to cope with cuts if they are notified at all.
Because of these reasons, mid-year school aid cuts should not take place.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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