Bill > A07017

This bill amends the Education Law to require the Board of Education in the City of Buffalo to submit the school district budget to the voters for approval prior to adoption. The bill outlines the process for the annual school district meeting and budget vote, including the composition of the school budget into three components (program, capital, and administrative). If the voters reject the proposed budget, the Board may either submit a revised budget or adopt a contingency budget, but cannot submit the budget for a vote more than twice. The bill also specifies the items of expense that must be included in the contingency budget, such as teacher salaries, transportation, and other legal obligations.