Bill > A03257

This bill amends the New York education law to exempt the costs associated with purchasing BOCES (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services) services and programs from a school district's tax levy limit calculation. BOCES are collaborative organizations that provide shared educational services across multiple school districts to help reduce costs and improve educational opportunities. Currently, school districts have a cap on how much they can increase their property tax levy each year, with some exceptions like court-ordered expenses and certain retirement system contributions. This bill adds expenditures for BOCES services to the list of exceptions, meaning these specific costs will not count toward the tax levy limit. By doing so, the bill allows school districts more flexibility in budgeting for cooperative educational services without being constrained by the standard tax levy cap. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of May following its passage into law.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3257