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Permits apportionment of state aid where a school was not in session due to extraordinary weather conditions, disasters or emergencies during the two thousand twelve-thirteen school year
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Catherine Nolan
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BILL NUMBER:S2924
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to permitting apportionment of state aid where a school was not in session due to extraordinary weather conditions, disasters or emergencies during the two thousand twelve-two thousand thirteen school year
Purpose or general idea of bill
To ensure that school districts for the current school year (12-13) are not penalized for being unable to open due to due to extraordinary circumstances, emergency or disaster
Summary of specific provisions
Amends Education Law § 3604 by adding a new section to require the commissioner to hold school districts finan- cially harmless if a school has lost up to ten days and is unable to be in session for the state mandated 180 days due to a duly declared state of emergency following a federally and state recognized natural disas- ter. This would require certifications by the school superintendent. The provision is effective for only the 2012-2013 school year.
Justification
Hurricane Sandy was one of the biggest storms to ever hit the New York City tri-state area. Many areas were affected causing massive infrastructure damage, flooding many areas and creating unsafe conditions. Specifically, the New York City Transit system was shut down and many school districts were all closed. This bill would ensure that school districts that closed due to the storm are not denied their share of state aid because they may be open for less than the minimum 180 days for the 2012-13 school year. School Districts like New York City should not be penalized for doing the right thing for parents, students and many of its local residents by keeping its students safe and out of harm's way. There is precedent for this action. During the 2012 Legisla- tive Session, the Legislature passed a similar provision for many upstate areas that were affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in 2011.
Prior legislative history
Senate: New Bill; Assembly Rules: A.10816 of 2011-2012.
Fiscal implications
None to the State; would ensure that affected areas receive their share of state aid.
Effective date
Immediately.
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