New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S01636

Introduced
1/13/25  
Refer
1/13/25  
Engrossed
6/5/25  
Refer
6/5/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Engrossed
5/5/26  

Caption

Authorizes the city school district of the city of Salamanca to establish a reserve fund for federal impact aid in the event such aid is reduced.

Summary

Bill S01636 authorizes the Salamanca city school district to establish a federal impact aid reserve fund to stabilize its finances in case federal impact aid is reduced or eliminated. The bill recognizes that certain lands within the district are exempt from taxation, leading to reliance on federal aid for educational services. The reserve fund is intended to ensure that the district can maintain its educational programming and services despite potential fluctuations in federal funding.

Impact

The establishment of a federal impact aid reserve fund will allow the Salamanca city school district to better manage its financial resources and mitigate the impact of any future reductions in federal aid. This bill modifies existing state education laws by introducing a mechanism for the district to create a reserve fund specifically for this purpose, thereby enhancing fiscal stability and planning for the district.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S01636 has been overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in both the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Floor for its final passage. Stakeholders appear to support the bill as a necessary step to ensure the financial health of the Salamanca city school district.

Contention

There have been no notable points of contention regarding Bill S01636, as it has received unanimous support in committee and floor votes. The lack of opposition suggests a consensus on the importance of establishing a reserve fund to protect the district's educational services.

Companion Bills

NY A05591

Same As Authorizes the city school district of the city of Salamanca to establish a reserve fund for federal impact aid in the event such aid is reduced.

Previously Filed As

NY A02662

Authorizes the city school district of the city of Salamanca to establish a reserve fund for federal impact aid in the event such aid is reduced.

NY A05591

Authorizes the city school district of the city of Salamanca to establish a reserve fund for federal impact aid in the event such aid is reduced.

NJ S3249

Authorizes establishment of charter school payment reserve account in school districts.

NJ A1109

Authorizes establishment of charter school payment reserve account in school districts.

NY S10396

Provides that the Oswego city school district may establish an insurance reserve fund.

NY A10973

Authorizes the Goshen central school district to establish an insurance reserve fund.

NY A11391

Permits the Oswego city school district to create an insurance reserve fund

MO HB2448

Authorizes the establishment of charter schools in school districts in Cass County

NY A10573

Authorizes the Holland central school district to establish an insurance reserve fund for any loss, claim, action or judgment for which such school district is authorized or required to purchase or maintain insurance for the kinds of risks for which insurance is authorized.

NY S09345

Authorizes the Holland central school district to establish an insurance reserve fund for any loss, claim, action or judgment for which such school district is authorized or required to purchase or maintain insurance for the kinds of risks for which insurance is authorized.

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