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New York Assembly Bill A01996
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01996

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  

Caption

Provides for apportionment for charter school tuition payments for any school district that is required to pay tuition to charter schools in the two thousand twenty-five-two thousand twenty-six school year and thereafter.

Summary

Bill A01996 proposes amendments to the education law concerning the apportionment of charter school tuition payments for school districts in New York. Specifically, it establishes a new provision that allows any school district required to pay tuition to charter schools during the 2025-2026 school year and beyond to receive an apportionment. This apportionment is calculated based on the difference between the tuition paid in a designated base year and the tuition paid in the 2025-2026 school year, ensuring that districts are financially supported in their obligations to charter schools.

Impact

The bill will impact state education funding by creating a mechanism for financial support to school districts that incur costs from charter school tuition payments. This change aims to alleviate some of the financial burdens on districts, potentially affecting their budgets and resource allocation for other educational needs. The introduction of this apportionment may also influence the relationship between traditional public schools and charter schools, as it formalizes state assistance for charter-related expenses.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding Bill A01996 appears to be cautiously optimistic, with discussions highlighting the necessity of supporting school districts facing increased tuition costs. However, there may be concerns regarding the long-term implications of such financial arrangements on public school funding and the charter school system's growth.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the potential impact on funding for traditional public schools versus charter schools. Critics may argue that the apportionment could divert necessary funds away from public schools, while supporters contend that it is essential for maintaining equitable funding for all educational institutions. Stakeholders from both sides of the charter school debate are likely to express differing views on the appropriateness and effectiveness of this financial support mechanism.

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Previously Filed As

NY A00304

Provides that for the two thousand twenty-four--two thousand twenty-five school year, the two thousand twenty-five--two thousand twenty-six school year, and the two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven school year, surplus funds as used in this subdivision shall mean any operating funds in excess of five percent of the current school year budget, and shall not include funds properly retained under other sections of law.

NY A00351

Provides that for the two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven school year, the two thousand twenty-seven--two thousand twenty-eight school year, and the two thousand twenty-eight--two thousand twenty-nine school year, surplus funds as used in this subdivision shall mean any operating funds in excess of five percent of the current school year budget, and shall not include funds properly retained under other sections of law.

NY A06734

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-five and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-five for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-five.

NY S07278

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-five and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-five for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-five.

NY A08531

Prevents certain public institutions of higher education from using the scholastic aptitude test and ACT assessment in the admissions process on and after the two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven academic year for New York resident applicants; requires SUNY and CUNY to create a new standardized test by the two thousand thirty--two thousand thirty-one academic year.

NY A11281

Authorizes the South Nassau Water Authority and the North Shore Water Authority to remain eligible for funding in state fiscal year two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven.

NY S07490

Authorizes the South Nassau Water Authority and the North Shore Water Authority to remain eligible for funding in state fiscal year two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven.

NY S03432

Prevents certain public institutions of higher education from using the scholastic aptitude test and ACT assessment in the admissions process on and after the two thousand twenty-four--two thousand twenty-five academic year for New York resident applicants; requires SUNY and CUNY to create a new standardized test by the two thousand twenty-eight--two thousand twenty-nine academic year.

NY A08554

Establishes a managerial or confidential higher education differential for employees designated managerial or confidential who hold an earned associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctorate (e.g., MD, JD, Ph.D.) from a college or university or a professional license issued by the New York state education department are eligible to receive a higher education differential of up to six hundred dollars retroactively for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-four-two thousand twenty-five and for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-five-two thousand twenty-six.

NY S07829

Establishes a managerial or confidential higher education differential for employees designated managerial or confidential who hold an earned associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctorate (e.g., MD, JD, Ph.D.) from a college or university or a professional license issued by the New York state education department are eligible to receive a higher education differential of up to six hundred dollars retroactively for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-four-two thousand twenty-five and for state fiscal year two thousand twenty-five-two thousand twenty-six.

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