Bill > S03143

This bill modifies existing education law regarding career education aid for school districts, primarily changing two key aspects: the starting grade level for career education aid and the per-pupil funding amount. Specifically, the bill lowers the eligible grade level from grade ten to grade nine, allowing school districts to receive aid for career education programs for students in grades nine through twelve. The bill also adjusts the per-pupil funding calculation, increasing the multiplier from three thousand nine hundred dollars to four thousand three hundred dollars. The aid will be calculated using a "career education aid ratio" that considers the district's combined wealth ratio, ensuring that districts with lower wealth receive proportionally more support. School districts receiving this aid are required to use the funds to support career education programs, and they must maintain their local funding levels for these programs. If a district reduces its local spending on career education, its aid may be reduced, though the commissioner can waive this reduction if overall per-pupil expenditures remain consistent. The changes will take effect for school years beginning on or after July 1, 2025.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3143