Bill > A03431

This bill grants a $52,000 financial waiver to Adirondack Helping Hands, a local organization that provides educational services, specifically for costs associated with special class spending during the 2016-2017 school year. The bill defines a "special class in an integrated setting" as a classroom where students with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive specialized services while learning alongside students without such disabilities. Under the bill, Adirondack Helping Hands must reduce its recognized surplus by $52,000, with a final surplus of $16,000 being recoverable upon reconciliation. The bill directs the commissioner of education to calculate and finalize the rate reconciliation and submit it to the budget director for approval. Additionally, the bill stipulates that no additional penalties will be levied against Adirondack Helping Hands in subsequent school years as a result of this waiver, and the act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3431