What's happening
This bill provides additional state reimbursement to school districts for expenses incurred due to an influx of migrant students.
Why it matters
Ensures schools get reimbursed for real, documented costs. The bill requires that reimbursement is based on actual expenses certified by the school district’s chief fiscal officer, which could incentivize accurate reporting and prevent over- or under-funding.
Mandates rapid state response to influxes. By requiring the governor to propose budget amendments for additional aid within 30 days of the school year starting, the law aims to get resources to affected districts quickly, minimizing disruption to student services.
Helps districts maintain educational quality during sudden enrollment changes. Sudden increases in student populations—especially those with unique language or support needs—can strain resources; this bill seeks to ensure schools won’t have to reallocate funds from existing programs, potentially protecting overall educational quality.
Signals state recognition of migrant impacts on local schools. By creating a specific reimbursement mechanism, the bill acknowledges the real fiscal impact migration can have on public schools and establishes a precedent for targeted state support during demographic shifts.
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Reimburse Schools for Migrant Costs
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Fund Schools for Migrant Students
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor James Tedisco
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1041
2025-2026 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 8, 2025
Introduced by M. of A. BUTTENSCHON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing additional reimbursement to school districts for expenses incurred as a result of an influx of migrant students entering the schools of the districts
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 3605 to read as follows:
§ 3605. Additional state reimbursement to school districts. 1. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, the state shall provide additional reimbursement to each school district for actual expenses, if any, incurred by the school district as a result of an influx of migrant students entering the schools of the district.
2. Within thirty days after the commencement of the school year, the governor shall prepare and submit to the legislature chapter amendments to the aid to localities budget providing for additional reimbursement to repay school districts for any and all actual expenses referenced in subdivision one of this section.
3. Such reimbursement moneys shall be paid upon the audit of vouchers certified by the chief fiscal officer for the school district demanding reimbursement for actual expenses incurred by such school district as a result of an influx of migrant students entering the schools of the district.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02783-01-5
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