Bill > A06312

This bill modifies the financing of charter school tuition payments for school districts in New York, with several key provisions. For school districts with a population of less than one million, the bill changes the timing of annual apportionments to be made in the current year for expenses incurred in the 2025-2026 school year and thereafter. For city school districts in cities with a population of one million or more, the bill continues a $35 million reduction in annual apportionments for the 2020-2021 and 2023-2024 school years, contingent on the availability of an equivalent grant from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds provided through the American Rescue Plan Act. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision for aid related to charter school tuition payments, where eligible school districts can receive an apportionment equal to the difference between their total charter school basic tuition paid in the current year and the amount paid in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill is designed to provide financial support and adjustment mechanisms for school districts managing charter school tuition payments, with specific considerations for districts of different population sizes.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6312