New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S04443

Introduced
2/5/25  
Refer
2/5/25  

Caption

Relates to the calculation of selected operating aid per pupil for the Boquet Valley central school district; provides the date of reorganization, July 1, 2019, shall be used when calculating.

Summary

Bill S04443 amends the education law regarding the calculation of selected operating aid per pupil specifically for the Boquet Valley Central School District. The bill stipulates that for the purpose of calculating this aid, the date of reorganization for the district will be set as July 1, 2019. This means that the aid will be based on the total foundation aid base as defined in the law, calculated as of the effective date of the reorganization rather than the previous method based on the 2006-07 school year data.

Impact

The passage of this bill will directly affect the funding calculations for the Boquet Valley Central School District, allowing it to potentially receive more accurate and possibly increased operating aid per pupil. This change aims to reflect the district's current operational needs and circumstances post-reorganization, thereby impacting the financial resources available to the district for educational purposes.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S04443 appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or significant committee discussions available to indicate strong support or opposition. The bill seems to be a technical adjustment rather than a controversial policy change, which may contribute to the lack of heated debate.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history related to this bill. Given its specific focus on a single school district and its technical nature, it does not seem to have generated significant debate among legislators.

Companion Bills

NY A03564

Same As Relates to the calculation of selected operating aid per pupil for the Boquet Valley central school district; provides the date of reorganization, July 1, 2019, shall be used when calculating.

Similar Bills

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